Leadership Southeast Georgia, a leadership development program for professionals across 10 counties, is calling for nominations for the 2017 course. The deadline to nominate is Monday, August 15.

The Leadership Southeast Georgia program fosters relationships between leaders in the region and strives to teach conflict resolution, self awareness and critical thinking that helps to improve business and communication skills.

Applicants may be nominated by Leadership Southeast Georgia alumni, leaders in the region or they may self-nominate. Residents of Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties are eligible for consideration. Nominations can be made on the Leadership Southeast Georgia website (www.lsega.com).

The selection process is competitive and ensures that a diverse group of members from each county, culture, race and gender will be represented. The selection committee is comprised of Leadership Southeast Georgia alumni.

The criteria for a candidate takes numerous factors into consideration. A candidate must live or work in the county from which he or she applies, must be willing to serve the community, must be open to growing as a professional, must be eager to learn new skills, must work well and participate in group activities and must be professional, motivated and prompt.

The Leadership Southeast program is held over five sessions during a five-month period beginning in February and ending in June, and each session takes place in a different county throughout the region. Since 2000, the program has produced thirteen graduating classes with 240 graduates.