Tuesday, November 18, 2025

OBA Emerging Leaders Academy accepting applications

Take note the OBA 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Academy is currently accepting applications. We’re looking for the best and brightest bankers who seek to sharpen their leadership skills.

There are six sessions to the Academy: Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 23, Feb. 25, March 27, April 24. Each session delivers takeaways that can be implemented immediately. Graduation will take place in May 2026 at the OBA Annual Convention.

Academy applicants should be able to demonstrate an increasing level of responsibility, potential for continuing to play a leadership role in Oklahoma banking and a desire to further their careers and grow professionally. A panel of bankers will review the applicants and choose those accepted into the Academy (maximum 30 bankers).

Click here to apply! The application deadline is Sept. 26. For more information, please contact Megan McGuire at megan@oba.com or (405) 424-5252.