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Apply for the Women’s Leadership Academy to grow your network, advance career

GCSAA | Published on 7/14/2026

Women's Leadership Academy

Unleash your potential, empower your future, inspire the way

Apply by July 15 for the Nov. 10-12 event at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan.

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Women's Leadership AcademyThe GCSAA Women’s Leadership Academy is focused on providing women in the turfgrass industry with education, mentoring and networking enabling participants to unleash their potential, empower their future and become inspirational leaders. Each participant at this expenses-paid program will walk away with renewed motivation to make an impact. Expenses will cover flights, mileage for the drive (within reason), hotel stay and associated meals

Program themes

  • Self-discovery: who you are and how to be the best you can be.

  • Understand others: what motivates colleagues and team members.

  • Communicate effectively: building relationships and collaboration.

  • Inspire: make a difference in the world on a small or greater scale.

Space is limited

All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of August.

Key application questions

  • What do you expect to gain from this experience?

  • After this event is over, how do you intend to engage more women?

  • Describe your experience as a woman in the turfgrass industry.

  • Please list how you are involved with the industry. Include engagement in local chapters, student groups, volunteer opportunities, etc.

Apply

The application is open through July 15.

(You do not need to be a GCSAA member to apply, but you must create a GCSAA login to access the application.)

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Benefactors

Thank you to our benefactors for supporting the Women's Leadership Academy

Trailblazer Level

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Pathfinder Level

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