Leadership
Applicants shall have demonstrated significant leadership capabilities in the public, private or religious sector in a community in which they have lived. They shall be regarded as emerging leaders in their given fields. They shall be of high ethical character, demonstrate maturity in interpersonal relationships, as well as a capacity for thoughtful reflection.

Service
Applicants shall have contributed of their time and energies through means that have served a community in which they have lived. Such service may have been demonstrated through non-profit, civic-related fraternal organizations as well as through participation on community boards or committees.

Achievement
Applicants shall have registered some significant achievement that has contributed to the betterment of the community in which they have lived. Such achievement may have been accomplished in the public, private or religious sector.

General
Emphasis shall be given to those who have held positions demonstrating leadership potential, who have made contributions outside their chosen career or field, who are motivated to embrace the Leadership Charlotte commitment, and who will continue their involvement beyond graduation.