Leadership Savannah Application Deadline Extended to June 27th

Press release from the issuing company

Monday, June 16th, 2014

Applications for the 2014-2015 Leadership Savannah Class are currently being accepted. The deadline to submit an application has changed from Friday, June 13 to Friday, June 27. This will be a one year class.

Leadership Savannah seeks to inspire individual leadership growth by providing learning experiences that lead to a better understanding of our community and preparation for meeting community challenges of the present and future.

The 2014-2015 class will be limited to 42 people. The selections committee is seeking representation from a cross-section of the community. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations and ethnic and minority groups and will reflect the diversity of the community. Applicants must have the full support of their organization or corporation they represent. 

The programs are being finalized but are expected to consist of monthly interactive sessions lead by top community experts within their fields. Sessions are expected to begin in September 2014 and conclude in June 2015. Applicants will be expected to attend all of the sessions in order to graduate.  All applicants must go through selections and full program fees will be $2,500, with a limited number of $1,000 scholarships available based on need.

To apply go to www.leadershipsavannah.org and click on the Apply button. Applications will now be accepted through June 27. For more information please contact Margaret Mary Russell at [email protected] or call 912.644.6432. 

For media information, contact Taylor Griffin at [email protected] or 912.644.6429.