Nominate a Leader for MYALP & YALP

Recognize an outstanding cross-sector leader in your organization or community. The selection process for the 2027 Minnesota (MYALP) and National (YALP) Young American Leader Program cohorts officially opens on September 22, 2026.

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Nomination Guidance

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Nomination Guidance

Who Should You Nominate?

We seek high-potential leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of full-time professional experience.
  • Sectors: Leaders from business, government, or nonprofit organizations.
  • Geography: Works or resides in Greater Duluth, Greater Fargo-Moorhead, Greater Mankato, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, Greater Rochester, or Greater St. Cloud.
  • Impact: Demonstrates strong leadership potential and a commitment to inclusive regional growth.

 

For a full list of applicant eligibility requirements and guidelines, please review our Who Should Apply page.

Questions To Consider When Identifying Candidates

  • Civic Engagement: What makes this person’s civic track record distinctive? Examples of impact?
  • Runway: Where does this person sit in the balance between track record and runway? How can the MYALP experience accelerate or alter this person’s trajectory?
  • Be open, bring expertise: Can they engage across regional topics? Across difference? Do they have an opportunity to apply the program learnings? Does the person have a wide breadth of interests/issue areas?