Nomination Information for Schools
Each Missouri high school should receive an informational call letter by early November. If your school does not receive a letter or you need to update your school contact information, email registration@moleadership.com.
Each Missouri high school is allowed to nominate one (1) current sophomore student to attend the 2026 Missouri Leadership Seminar (MLS).
NOTE: Please also designate & retain a possible substitute for that student at the point of original nomination, in case the first student cannot attend so that your school can still be represented.
For more information regarding MLS, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us.
Important Dates for MLS 2026 Schools:
- Ambassador nominations: November 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
- Ambassador registration: November1, 2026 – April 1, 2026
- Seminar: May 29th, 2026 – May 31st, 2026
- Ambassador check-in on UCM campus from 8-9am: May 29th, 2026
- Parent/Guardian ambassador pick-up: May 31st, 2026
NOMINATION PROCESS
To complete the Nomination and Registration process, follow these simple steps:
1. Select an OUTSTANDING current sophomore student:
The selection method is left at the discretion of each school. Some suggestions may be to:
- Host an essay contest in which students volunteer an essay answering a question like “What does it mean to be a leader for you?” or have every student complete a similar essay
- Encourage teachers to nominate one student each that they believe would benefit from MLS as well as contribute to a positive environment there themselves
- Allow interested students to meet with the school counselor(s) to discuss their interests in MLS and present why they would like to attend as nominees
2. Nominate your student online:
You will need the following information to complete the nominations:
| School Information | Primary Nominee | Alternate Nominee |
|---|---|---|
| -School Name, Address, City, Zip Code -School Phone -School’s Contact Name for MLS Communications, Email, Phone -Tentative Last Day of School | -Name -Sex -Phone -Parent/Guardian Name, Phone, Email | -Name -Sex -Phone -Parent/Guardian Name, Phone, Email |
For information regarding at-large nominations, click here.
Should you need to change your nomination, please complete another online nomination form and contact registration@moleadership.com.
3. Nomination Confirmation & 2026 MLS Information Packet:
The Nomination Confirmation and the Information Packet (once available) will be emailed to the school contact who nominated the student and will also be available below. Emails are sent weekly to the schools that nominated that week. The school contact is responsible for informing the student of the nomination and giving the packet to the nominated student.
4. Have Your Nominated Student Complete Registration:
The 2026 MLS Registration Form must also be completed after nomination online between November 1 and April 1, 2026. Full registration instructions will be provided in the Information Packet and on the Student & Parents page.
Should you have any questions or problems, please contact Maggie Penrose, Director of Recruitment, by registration@moleadership.com. Emails will be logged and returned within 24 to 48 hours, depending on volume (please note: we are a volunteer organization so all communications will be returned in the evenings).
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