Nominate an Ohio Leader

To become a Leadership Ohio Fellow an individual must be a resident of Ohio or the tri-state area and working in Ohio.

Fellows must have a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated professional working experience to be nominated/apply.

The individual must first be nominated. Once nominated, an individual must be invited to apply. 

2027 Class size limited to 44 uniquely qualified Ohioans

Nominations may be submitted by:

  • Leadership Ohio Board of Trustees
  • Leadership Ohio staff
  • Leadership Ohio alumni
  • Leadership Ohio sponsors/partners
  • Ohio Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Member of Ohio House or Senate
  • Senior Executives of Ohio Chamber of Commerce and/or member-organizations
  • Executive Directors of local leadership development programs
  • An Ohio-based employer
  • Self-nominations are accepted (recommended to also obtain nomination from any of above) 

If you are not connected to any of the individuals or organizations above, you may seek a nomination by sending a request and the URL of your LinkedIn profile to [email protected].