Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026-27 Application

Applicants should carefully review all scheduled dates prior to applying, as attendance at each session is required for graduation.

CLASS OF 2026-27 DATES

  • August 20 | Kick-Off & After Hours
  • September 17 & 18 | Retreat 1
  • September 25 | Chamber Coffee Hour
  • Program Days: October 14, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, and April 14
  • May 6 - 7 | Retreat 2 City Visit
  • May 13 | Graduation

Complete all steps.

1. Leadership BG Application Form

  • Download the Leadership BG Application Form (Word document) and complete all required fields and essay questions.
  • Save your completed form as a PDF file using the format: LastNameFirstNameLBG2027.pdf.
  • Have this file ready for upload before starting the online application.
  • Application available to download here 

2. Letter of Recommendation

  • Choose a person to provide a letter of recommendation that highlights your leadership abilities and community involvement.
  • Have one letter of recommendation in PDF format ready to upload.
  • Save and name the file using the format: LastNameFirstNameRecommendation.pdf.
  • Only one letter can be uploaded, so select the most impactful one.

3. Employer Commitment Form

  • Your employer/supervisor must complete and sign the Employer Commitment Form.
  • Print, sign, scan, and save the form as a PDF file.
  • Name the file using the format: LastNameFirstNameEmployerCommitment.pdf.
  • Employer Commitment Form available to download here

4. Submit Application

  • Upload the completed forms from Steps 1 and 3, along with the Letter of Recommendation, in the fields below. Also, provide your email address.

Application Form

Upload your completed and saved Leadership BG Application Form.

Letter of Recommendation

Upload your recommendation letter in the designated field.

Employer Commitment Form

Upload the signed Employer Commitment Form.