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.
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
“Without a doubt, Leadership Winter Park is one of the most rewarding and well-organized leadership development programs I have experienced."
– Graduate, Class XXXII
“Making the investment to take part in Leadership Winter Park was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business. It led to my business having its most profitable year to date!”
– Andrew McIntosh, MVProductions, Class XXVI
“Through Leadership Winter Park, I am more attuned to my leadership assets and more knowledgeable and thoughtful about how to engage in our community."
– Graduate, Class XXXII
“Knowledge is everything when trying to prove you are an authority in your town. Leadership Winter Park helped so much in that respect. I learned more in the last year than the previous 40 years of living here.”
– Graduate, Class XXXII
"Participation in the class introduced me to decision makers in local government, education, healthcare and nonprofits. The social aspect of the class introduced me to other business leaders in Winter Park. ”
– Rebecca Wilson, Lowndes, Class XVI
“Through participation in Leadership Winter Park, I was able to create some stellar relationships with industry leaders from all over the Metro area. The size and intimate setting was conducive for strong relationship building.”
– Kris Gault, Orlando Magic, Class XXV
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Contact Vice President of Programs Amie Morgan at amorgan@winterpark.org or 407-599-3579.