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Equipping and mobilizing advanced-level leaders and community trustees for Winter Park and our region.

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Applications for the next class will open Spring 2025.

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About the Program

Leadership Winter Park is the region’s premier leadership program that equips and mobilizes business professionals and community trustees, offering behind-the-scenes experiences within our community, and unparalleled connections and resources to develop your network and your leadership skills.

With over 1,250+ alumni, Leadership Winter Park is a thriving and active community developing existing and emerging leaders from across our region.

Curriculum & Calendar

Leadership Winter Park is a year-long program that extends from August through April. It kicks off with an orientation retreat, followed by eight monthly day-long sessions. Graduation festivities occur at the culmination of the program in May. Participation in at least six of the eight session dates is required. View the current class schedule to learn more about the time commitment.

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Scholarships

In an effort to see that more candidates have the opportunity to develop their leadership capacity and engage in the community, the Winter Park Improvement Foundation's Legacy Fund was created to provide vital scholarships for community members. Scholarship funds are raised every year by alumni and community members on the annual Day of Giving and at the Pancake Breakfast.

The three scholarships offered annually are the Barnes Small Business Scholarship, the Nonprofit Scholarship and the Opportunity Scholarship.  Scholarship applications will be posted when the application for the next class opens.

 

Questions? Contact Vice President of Programs Amie Morgan at amorgan@winterpark.org.

Testimonals

"Leadership Winter Park is a game changer. I was new to Winter Park and felt accepted, but not really like I belonged. This program changed it all.  I feel like I'm a part of Winter Park now!"

– Steffen Brandt, Bodystreet Winter Park, Class XXXIV

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? Contact Vice President of Programs Amie Morgan at amorgan@winterpark.org or 407-599-3579.

We make better businesses, leaders and community.