Now accepting applications for the class of 2026-2027. Deadline is Friday, July 10th.

Learn more

RSVP at leadershipgolden@gmail.com

2026 Ornament

Coming soon at:
Golden Welcome Center (1010 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401)
Red Wagon Gift and Garden Shop (1118 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401)

**Ornament Artist:**
**Bonnie Campbell**

Bonnie finds artistic inspiration exploring the diverse terrain of the Rocky Mountains. She works primarily in oils to capture the dynamic forms, expansive views and intense light of the Western landscape. She enjoys working in plein air as well as at her studio located at Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado. Before turning to painting full time, Bonnie worked as a UX, web and graphic designer. She holds a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art

What is Leadership Golden?

The Leadership Golden program is a series of seminars spanning a nine month period. These seminars facilitate opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of the relationships between government, education, business, and the community of Golden. Participants have the opportunity to explore options and methods of problem solving with city staff and community leaders in the fields of education, arts, recreation, public finance, city and county government, justice, community responsibility and economic development. The Leadership Golden program is designed to enhance the abilities of the participants to make a difference. The program educates emerging leaders and volunteers to the realities, opportunities and challenges in Golden, Colorado.

Scenes from our 2024-2025 class sessions……

What Leadership Golden graduates are saying…

Leadership Golden showed me the heart of the Golden Community, teaching me the nuances of governance and introducing me to some of the most passionate and committed members of our community that I have ever met.
An amazing program that reinstalls the reasons why you live in the great small town of Golden. Meet incredible people along the way as well.
Being new to the community, the Leadership Golden experience opened my eyes to the city’s components, its function and operation. In LG you meet the various organizations and leaders who help make our city thrive. You know where to go and who to talk to when issues arise. But the best part is you come to know and respect so many community members!
You gain concrete connections. Connections to leadership, to Golden governmental entities, to the challenges in our community, to our history, and to each other as a leadership class.
An excellent resource to learn about Golden’s amazing, seamless infrastructure.
I loved the Leadership Golden experience. I was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Golden government. After this experience I was offered a Board Position on the Golden Civic Foundation Board. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to be more involved in our town.
Meet cool and interesting people from your community. Discover ways to make a difference where you live.