Colony Bank has announced that nominations are open for the third class of its Colony Leadership Academy. The program is designed to create an environment that nurtures potential young leaders. It will also encourage students to recognize their own potential.
The program, which is available in all of Colony’s markets, is available to high school juniors during the last half of their junior year through the first half of their senior year.
Classes will take place quarterly from February 2023 through graduation in November 2023. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the college/university of their choice.
The curriculum encourages students to become familiar with all aspects of their community. It also encourages students to develop skills enabling them to take an active leadership role in their community.
Colony Leadership Academy utilizes professional leadership trainers through UGA’s Fanning Institute and community resources for courses such as Health and Recreation, Economic Development, Arts and Culture, Public Safety, Social Services, Education, and Government Affairs.
To be chosen for the program, a student must submit an application. They must also meet qualifications that include a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
Each student applying for the program must be nominated by a community member, have their application approved by parents and their school’s administrator, and supply two personal references.
Nominations can be submitted from August 24 through September 16, after which applications will be sent to students nominated. In November, the names of the 30 successful applicants will be announced.
Commenting on the announcement, Colony Marketing Coordinator Heather Bryant said, “Colony Leadership Academy is a unique program that has had a tremendous impact on the students who’ve participated and in our local communities. We’re excited to begin receiving nominations for our third class and look forward to another great year.”
For more information on the program or to nominate a student, visit our website at www.colony.bank/colony-leadership-academy.
About Colony Bankcorp
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Colony Bank. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Colony operates 37 locations throughout Georgia. At Colony Bank, we offer a wide range of banking services including personal banking, business banking, mortgage solutions, government guaranteed lending solutions, and more. We have expanded our services to also include consumer insurance products, such as automotive, homeowners, and other insurance needs for our community. Colony’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “CBAN.” For more information, please visit colony.bank. You can also follow the Company on social media.
