Class of 2026 Leadership Macon Nominations (Due by Sept 30)

You are invited to nominate a candidate — including yourself — for consideration in the 2026 class of Leadership Macon. Ideal nominees are individuals you have personally seen demonstrate the ability and inclination to serve in leadership roles within our community. All nominees must be at least 25 years of age as of January 1, 2026.

Leadership Macon connects a class of rising community leaders with the successes and challenges of Macon’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Participants explore ideas and solutions, engage with political and community leaders, and build lasting relationships that strengthen both their own leadership and our community.

Please complete this form as thoroughly as possible. Your responses will be important during the selection process. Nominations close September 30th.

2026 Leadership Macon Alumni Advisory Board (Due by Sept 30)

Since 1979, Leadership Macon has thrived because of the passion and commitment of its participants and coordinators. To continue this legacy, alumni are invited to help shape the program’s future by serving on the 2026 Leadership Macon Class Advisory Board.

This group of 21 alumni will serve one-year terms, working in pairs to plan a class day or another area of the program. Serving as a Class Advisor is both a meaningful way to reengage with Leadership Macon and a significant time commitment.

Each 2-person Advisory Group will be responsible for:

• Designing and executing their assigned class day or program area
• Defining the day’s key themes, messages, and intended impact
• Contacting speakers, scheduling venues, and coordinating meals
• Working within the budget set by the Chamber
• Submitting class day agendas for Chamber approval
• Collaborating with Chamber staff for marketing, communications, vendor payments, and legacy program information

Please complete this survey to express your interest in serving as a Class Advisor and to indicate which focus areas you may be most excited to support. Your involvement will help shape the future of Leadership Macon and continue its tradition of excellence.

Introducing the Class of 2025!

ABOUT

Leadership Macon is a year-long program that introduces rising community leaders to the successes and challenges in Macon’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Participants explore issues, engage with business, political and community leaders, and develop relationships that benefit both themselves and the broader community. The 11 month program begins in January with an exploration of personality and leadership styles, followed by an overnight retreat. Monthly sessions follow covering topics like housing, education, healthcare, economic development, diversity, tourism, local government, and more.

Each class offers experiential learning, providing a platform for community decision-makers to present and engage with the class, diving into the complexities of each topic and viewpoint. Participants have the opportunity to ask candid, often challenging questions not typically possible in more formal settings. Leadership Macon brings together exceptional individuals and grants access to key organizations and leaders. Open exchanges of ideas are central to the program, which aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, connections, and enthusiasm for active, effective community leadership.

BACKGROUND

In 1979, through the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, Charles Jay and Bob Hatcher brought 25 local leaders from diverse areas and backgrounds in Middle Georgia to form the first Leadership Macon class. Formally organized as an association in 1984, Leadership Macon boasts over 1,500 alumni with a new class of leaders graduating every year for more than 40 years.

Leadership Macon Class of 2025

Leadership Macon Advisory Board