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The Young Professional Council is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Young Professionals of the Year Awards. This year, we are accepting nominations for the following individual categories:

  • Intern of the Year - Student who has shown excellence in their internship program, including for credit and not for credit, ranging from July 1 2023 - June 30 2024
  • Educator of the Year - Teacher, administrator, professor, tutor, or childcare educator who has shown excellence in the field of education
  • Trailblazer of the Year - A Young Professional who has shown excellence in bringing innovative ideas to life and taking creative risks by inventing or expanding a product, service or initiative that enhances the quality of life in our region.
  • Small Business Owner of the Year - Small business owner or Entrepreneur who has shown excellence and innovation in running and maintaining their own small business(es) with under 25 employees.
  • STEAM Professional of the Year - Individual who exemplifies excellence in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Examples of past nominations include: Technicians, Engineers, Designers, Illustrators, Animators
  • Hero of the Year - First responder, military personnel, or individual who has demonstrated heroic actions or efforts in the community - Sponsorship Available!
  • Cultural Champion of the Year - Individual who has demonstrated excellence as an advocate for the arts and culture in the community
  • Voluntary Leader of the Year - Individual who exemplifies excellence in volunteer service in Northeast Pennsylvania
  • NEPA Influencer of the Year – Individual who promotes Northeast Pennsylvania by raising awareness about the qualities that make our region a great place to live, work, and play
  • Young Professional Women's Leadership Award - This award is from the Athena® International organization to recognize an exceptional individual who demonstrates the highest level of professional excellence in her business or profession, has devoted time and energy to the community in a meaningful way, and, most especially, has generously assisted other women in attaining their full potential.
  • Young Professional DEI Champion Award - A young professional who strives to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in their business or profession, has devoted time and energy to the DEI community in a meaningful way, has given back to the community, and, most especially, has generously assisted other minority groups in attaining their full potential.

We are looking for outstanding young professionals who live and work in Northeast Pennsylvania between the ages of 18-40, who are rising stars in their industry as well as their community. Awards in the categories listed above will be presented at an Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024.

Nominations should be made utilizing the online form below.

It is the nominator’s responsibility to secure additional letters of support and provide all relevant materials in one submission.

**Nominees must be from Northeast Pennsylvania. Submissions should be typed and answered fully.

**Nominations must be received no later than Wednesday, July 24th, 2024.

Award Sponsorships Available – Contact Michaela Grundowski at events@wyomingvalleychamber.org

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* 1. Information of the Nominee

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* 2. Information of the Nominator (Your Contact Information)

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* 3. Award for Which You Are Nominating the Applicant (Scroll Up for Award Description)

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* 4. Please explain in two paragraphs or less why this applicant has been nominated. Please include how the nominee’s efforts, both professionally and within the community, have made a positive impact on the Greater Wyoming Valley Area. Please note what distinguishes this nominee from his/her business or community peers.

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