Membership Benefits

As a graduate of LHC, taking your place is important to the entire community, and keeping your LHC membership active by paying annual dues. Leadership is dedicated to bringing our alumni together to continue learning and leading! Active dues-paid members continue to enjoy many benefits throughout the program year (July 1 – June 30).

Take a look at our extensive list of member benefits below!

An Unparalleled Network:

Being a part of LHC’s alumni network of nearly 1,650 community leaders and benefit from opportunities to connect with a broader association of other community leadership program graduates! Membership includes online membership directory privileges.

Exclusive Programming:

Invitations to member-only events, small group meetings with influential leaders, social events, and community service opportunities!

Unique Opportunities:

Invitations to select national programming, advance-notice and preferred rates for activities/programs hosted by regional leadership and non-profit partners, and member-only pricing for Leadership Howard County events!

Latest News:

Member news through the LHC’s Monthly E-news & Class Connections!   Click here to read …

Scholarship Support:

Your dues support those who could not otherwise meet tuition for LHC’s many programs, including our youngest leaders – the students in Leadership U!

Community Impact:

LHC provides a unique platform for members to continue learning and leading.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Learn about our membership benefits through annual membership and our L500 (L500+) membership to as your commitment to leadership or donate now.

Members Corner

Member News:
Submit your member or class news to Karen Bryant so that we may keep our membership up-to-date on the latest news about your classmates and colleagues.

Click here to sign-up to receive the latest News from LHC.

Let’s keep building together!
Check out the LHC Volunteer Engagement page to learn how.

Best Class Ever (BCE) Points:
To report class efforts and individual activities to be credited for BCE points, click here to access the reporting form. Points for the FY26 cycle may be submitted from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; the top 3 class contenders will be announced early October, with the winner announced mid-fall at LHC’s Illuminating Leadership Event.

BCE Point System Criteria