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We accomplish our mission primarily through a three day seminar, where rising juniors participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills – all while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community.
The seminar curriculum develops leadership from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and Leadership for Society.
HOBY Missouri Seminar
June 5-7, 2026
Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO
What Is HOBY?
For over six decades, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) has inspired young people to make a difference and become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community.
How You Can Get Involved
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Support HOBY Missouri
Register a Student From Your School
We invite you to select and register an outstanding sophomore to represent your high school at the HOBY Missouri Youth Leadership Seminar. You may also choose to select two additional sophomores from your school. For all selected students, fees are $300 prior to Dec 8 and $350 after Dec 8. Check out the School Nomination Kit for more details on how to select your student(s).
Nominate a Leader in Your Community
HOBY also accepts seminar nominations for outstanding high school sophomore leaders as recognized by members of their community. Fees are $350 per student. Click here for more details.