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. Nominations close on October 20, 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?