• 2026-2027 Georgia Mining Association Leadership Development Academy

    2026-2027 Georgia Mining Association Leadership Development Academy

  • "Investing in leadership training today will help ensure that your team is prepared to take on tomorrow's challenges with confidence and assurance."
                                                  - Dr. Roger C. Byrd

    Thank you for applying to the 2026-2027 GMA Leadership Development Academy. To make the online process easy, please complete a separate online application form for each individual applying from your company. If you have any questions regarding the program, contact the GMA Office at 478-757-1211. We look forward to meeting the graduating class of the 2026-2027 GMA Leadership Development Academy!
  • Tuition Investment Per Person - includes program costs, networking events, and recognition ceremony (*travel, hotel, and incidentals are not included in tuition)

  • Sponsorship Opportunities

    If you would like to increase your brand recognition and help make the 2026-2027 GMA Leadership Development Academy a success, please consider sponsoring this program. Your company will be included on our communication content before, during, and after each event that is shared with members and non-members alike.


    Sponsorship Opportunities are on a first come, first serve basis and have limited availability.

    Gold Sponsor Package ($1,000) - 

    • Opportunity to include (1) promotional item in welcome bags
    • Complimentary Ticket (1) to attend the closing recognition ceremony lunch on 
      May 14, 2027, at Idle Hour Country Club, Macon, GA
    • Company name and logo showcased on communication content before, during, and after the event
    • Listing in program and event signage as a Gold Sponsor
    • Sponsor designation on your guests' name tags
    • Thank you from the podium during welcome remarks


    Silver Sponsor Package ($500) -

    • Company name and logo showcased on communication content before, during, and after the event
    • Listing in program and event signage as a Silver Sponsor
    • Sponsor designation on your guests' name tags
    • Thank you from the podium during welcome remarks 
  • Sponsorship Opportunities (*Limited Availability on Each Option)*
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  • *REMINDER - A completed sponsor form and payment must be received by October 9, 2026 to complete your company's sponsorship selection. Should you have any questions, please contact the GMA Office at 478-757-1211.

  • HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS (if necessary for Session #1 & #3)
    Hotel Reservations should be made directly to the hotels. (*travel, hotel, and incidentals are not included in tuition.) Macon is full of great hotels for all budgets. The hotels below are our recommendations based upon the closest proximity to the venue. However, you are welcome to book whichever hotel best suits your needs.
     

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Macon-North
    Located at 1514 Bass Road, Macon, GA 31210
    Phone - (478) 477-9776
    *Homewood Suites by Hilton Macon-North - CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE


    Comfort Suites on Plantation Inn Drive
    Located at 120 Plantation Inn Drive, Macon, GA 31210
    Phone - (478) 314-5130
    *Comfort Suites on Plantation Drive - CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE


    HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS (if necessary for Session #2)
    Hotel Reservations should be made directly to the hotels. (*travel, hotel, and incidentals are not included in tuition.) Atlanta is full of great hotels for all budgets. The hotels below are our recommendations based upon the closest proximity to the venue. However, you are welcome to book whichever hotel best suits your needs.


    Hyatt Regency Atlanta
    Located at 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
    Phone - (404) 577-1234
    *Hyatt Regency Atlanta - CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

     

     

    PAYMENT OPTIONS
    Applications for the 2026-2027 GMA Leadership Development Academy are not complete until payment has been received.


    *Please note, application and payment must both be received (or postmarked) by the October     9, 2026 deadline. 

    Cancellation Policy - Cancellations received by October 5, 2026 will receive refunds less $250 processing charge. No Refunds for cancellations will be issued after October 5, 2026; However, registrant substitutions will be accepted.

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  • Application for the 2026-2027 GMA Leadership Development Academy is not complete until payment has been received.

    *Please note, application and payment must both be received (or postmarked) by the deadline October 9, 2026.


    *If PROVIDE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION was selected, please ensure you have completely filled in the credit card information below. After a completed form and payment is submitted, a receipt from SQUARE will be automatically sent to the Attendee's email address provided.


    *Please be advised by paying online with credit card, you are agreeing to a 3.5% credit card service charge that is added to all credit card payments to offset merchant services fees incurred by the GMA.

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  • Application for the 2026-2027 GMA Leadership Development Academy is not complete until payment has been received.


    *Please note, application and payment must both be received (or postmarked) by the deadline October 9, 2026.


    *If SEND A CHECK/REQUEST AN INVOICE was selected, Porsche Harlan will send an invoice through Quickbooks for processing. This will enable you to send a check to the Georgia Mining Association for payment.


    Please mail checks to: The Georgia Mining Association, 113 Arkwright Landing, Macon, GA 31210

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