Emerging Leaders Program Application - Recommendation Form

Thank you for your participation in the Emerging Leaders 2025 application process!

For the candidate’s application to be complete, the following form must be received by October 28, 2025, at 8 PM.

Emerging Leaders Recommendation

Please have the Board Chair, Executive Director or Supervising Manager complete this form. Please answer the following questions so that we may assess if this program is a good match for this candidates needs.

Name of Applicant*
First Last
Applicants Job Title & Organization*
Applicants Job Title Organization
Your (Recommender's) Name*
First Last
Your Email
Your Job Title & Organization*
Recommenders Job Title Organization
How long and under what circumstances have you known the applicant?
Please assess the applicants current talents and strengths.
In what ways would you like to see this applicant grow and mature in their leadership?
Why do you think this applicant is ready at this time to invest in their leadership development and therefore is a good match for the program now?
What do you see as the applicants potential for greater leadership in your organization and the broader Santa Barbara County community?
Signature*

*Please note by submitting this form the Board Chair, Executive Director or Supervising Manager acknowledges their full support of applicant to fulfill the stated program commitments.