The Pensacola Chamber Foundation is accepting nominations for the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2016 through Feb. 27. Self-nominations will are accepted.

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To learn how you can nominate a member of the Pensacola business community for the LeaP Class of 2016, visit www.LeadershipPensacola.com.

For additional information about LeaP, contact KC Etheredge, Chief Operating Officer, at (850) 438-4081 or at [email protected].

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LeaP aims to develop community-minded leaders during its 10-month-long program, which is designed to help participants acquire an understanding of the issues facing the Pensacola area and to gain the leadership skills necessary to resolve them.

Candidates may come from a cross-section of the community - men and women from different political, career, educational, social and cultural backgrounds.

"Leadership Pensacola is our area's premier leadership development initiative that strives to create local leaders within our business community," said Foundation Executive Director Jerry Maygarden, a former State Representative and LeaP graduate. "We ensure that the curriculum taught by LeaP volunteers is up-to-date and provides the most effective learning experience that participants can benefit from."

Participants accepted into LeaP will become involved in day-long retreats, educational seminars and a community project for which the class uses its resources and talents to enhance the Greater Pensacola Region.

The current class' project is LeaP This Way, an initiative to refurbish downtown Pensacola's wayfinding system.

Last year's class project was LeaP Play, a renovation of the children's playroom at the Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart.