Morgan County Leadership Academy

10/02/2026

The MCLA Leadership Team is thrilled to announce that we have been chosen to receive a Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation of Morgan County.

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These grant funds will allow us to expand our youth program from a one-day summit into The Student Leadership Academy (TSLA), a multi-month experience that will include an Opening Retreat, monthly leadership activities, mentoring and coaching from community leaders, and a final summit and graduation.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this gift possible and for choosing MCLA and Morgan County's youth as recipients!

10/02/2026

THANK YOU
MCLA Class of 2027 applicants!
We will contact you by Oct 15th.

10/01/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY!

Applications for the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2027 are due TODAY, October 1.

If MCLA has been on your mind, don't talk yourself out of it.

You don't need to know everything about Morgan County.

That's why we're here.

You don't need to already be an accomplished leader.

That's why we're here.

You need curiosity, commitment and a desire to make your community, organization or workplace better.

We'll take it from there.

Apply today: https://morgancountyleadershipacademy.org/

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

What a night! 🎓

Congratulations to the MCLA Class of 2026! After nine months of learning, connecting, and experiencing Morgan County in new ways, we are proud to officially welcome you into the MCLA alumni family!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our graduates and make the evening so special.

We are incredibly grateful for the businesses and organizations whose sponsorship makes MCLA possible year after year. Thank you for investing in leadership and in Morgan County!

Legacy Sponsor: Citizens Bank
Portfolio Sponsor: Fairway Mortgage Team Angie Turley,
Lunch Sponsors: Christy Woods Carpenter Realty, Heavenly Helpings Catering, Heroes Wildlife Adventures , Home Bank, Hoosier Harvest Church, Luxury Air, LLC, Martinsville Rotary, North Salem State Bank, The Elkins Farm, and Kendrick Foundation.

A huge thank you to our 2026 MCLA Board of Directors for the time, energy, and heart you poured into another successful year.

We also say a heartfelt goodbye and THANK YOU to three board members completing their service: Kelly Alcala, Beth Elkins, and Jon Elkins. Your contributions to MCLA have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful for each of you!

And a special thank you to Lisa James of Heavenly Helpings Catering for the delicious graduation dinner and Mike Washington of MWPImages for capturing the evening so beautifully!

Class of 2026 - you did it! We can’t wait to see where your leadership takes you next. ✨

09/25/2026

We know they're out there. Help us find them. 👇

Who is someone in Morgan County who:

• Has leadership potential?
• Wants to become more involved?
• Asks good questions?
• Cares about their community?
• Would benefit from meeting people throughout Morgan County?
• Might someday serve on a board, lead an organization, start an initiative or step into a larger leadership role?

Tag them below.

Sometimes all it takes is someone else saying, “You should do this.”

Applications for the MCLA Class of 2027 are due October 1.

Learn more and apply:

Join the MCLA Leadership Academy to enhance your leadership skills, connect with community leaders, and inspire service.

09/24/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK LEFT!

Applications for the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2027 close October 1.

If you've been waiting for the right time to invest in yourself, build your network, better understand Morgan County and become more involved in your community...

This is it.

Nine months. Nine sessions. New relationships. New perspectives. A deeper understanding of Morgan County—and an opportunity to discover where your leadership can make a difference.

Don't wait until next year.

Apply for the Class of 2027 today:

MCLA Class of 2027 Application: https://morgancountyleadershipacademy.org/

09/23/2026

MCLA isn't only about learning. It's about doing.

Every MCLA class takes what they've learned and works together to complete a project designed to make Morgan County better.

The project may support a local organization, raise awareness about an important issue, improve a community system or meet another identified need.

The class determines the direction—and then works together to make it happen.

At September graduation, participants don't just receive their diplomas. They get to share what they accomplished together.

Learn. Lead. Serve.

That's what Morgan County Leadership Academy is all about.

Class of 2027 applications due October 1.

Join the MCLA Leadership Academy to enhance your leadership skills, connect with community leaders, and inspire service.

09/21/2026

Thinking about applying for MCLA? Here's what you're committing to.

The Class of 2027 begins with a mandatory Opening Retreat on January 14, followed by sessions on the second Thursday of each month through September, generally from 8 AM–5 PM.

Participants are expected to attend at least six of the remaining eight sessions and participate in the class community project.

Yes, it's a commitment.

And that's intentional.

Meaningful leadership development takes more than a lunch meeting or a two-hour workshop. MCLA gives participants nine months to learn, build relationships, challenge themselves and discover Morgan County.

If you're ready to make the commitment, we're ready for you.

Applications due October 1.

Learn more and apply:

Join the MCLA Leadership Academy to enhance your leadership skills, connect with community leaders, and inspire service.