2017 American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps

The American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps gather 100 changemakers around the globe who are positively transforming communities and revolutionizing healthcare, education, food security and more. Over the course of 2-3 days of intensive training, social entrepreneurs and changemakers benefit from expert guidance, peer support and a safe space to reflect on inner growth and wellbeing.

We find incredible leaders and then we train and support them powerfully through the 3,000+ member strong American Express Leadership Academy. As a result, our graduates go on to win some of the most prestigious awards around, including our Ashoka Fellowship, and honors from organizations like Echoing Green, Skoll, StartingBloc and Unreasonable Institute. Our grads even make the Forbes “30 Under 30” list.

This year, Canadian Bootcampers will be participating in the US Bootcamp in New York City. Do you know any social innovators who deserve recognition and support for the world-changing work they do?

Take 5 minutes and help us recognize a leader you love. Simply fill out the application form below or share it with your favourite emerging change leader. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2017.

Emerging Innovators Bootcamp Application Form (English)

Emerging Innovators Bootcamp Application Form (French)