Call for Nominations! (Deadline: December 4th)

PROPEL hopes you will join us once again for the 2024 Ignition Awards, which will be an opportunity to celebrate the Portland Region and the next generation of leaders who keep it moving forward! We will honor those individuals and businesses who have made an impact through entrepreneurship, nonprofit excellence, business innovation, and community leadership. Help us celebrate these heroes among us by submitting your nominations for our 2024 Ignition Awards below.
2024 Ignition Awards | Thursday, January 18th, 2024, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Learn more and register HERE!
If you are interested in SPONSORING the 2024 Ignition Awards, please click HERE for more information!

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* Business of the Year

The Business of the Year is awarded to a business/organization that has strengthened the foundation of the Portland region through its work as an employer of young professionals. A company that represents a:

Company who represents a/an:
  • Keeper of corporate social responsibility 
  • Believer in building sustainability in the Portland economy through their support, employment, and partnership with young professionals.
  • Creative vision for the future


Please type your nomination for Business of the Year below:

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* Why is your nomination the Business of the Year?

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* Please include links and/or contact information for your Business of the Year nominee:

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* Entrepreneur of the Year

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has assisted in enhancing the overall economic climate of Greater Portland through an innovation in leadership, processes, and/or their product/service.

Someone who represents a:
  • Disruptor, trailblazer, change-maker
  • Growth stimulator through innovation
  • Employer and economic producer in Greater Portland.

Please type your nomination for Entrepreneur of the Year below:

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* What makes your nominee the Entrepreneur of the Year?

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* Please include links and/or contact information for your Entrepreneur of the Year nominee:

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* Community Leader of the Year

The Community Leader of the Year is awarded to an individual or business/organization that is dedicated to serving their community and consistently acts in a way that positively addresses community challenges.

Someone who represents a/an:
  • Community connector 
  • Active listener and problem-solver 
  • Believer of community and collaboration

Please type your nomination for Community Leader of the Year below:

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* How has your nominee embodied the Community Leader of the Year?

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* Please include links and/or contact information for your Community Leader of the Year nominee:

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* Young Professional of the Year

The Young Professional Award is presented to an individual who embodies the core values of PROPEL. This individual must be actively engaged in their community and be dedicated to growing their career via networking, community service, and consistent employment.

Someone who represents a/an:
  • Leader in their actions and behaviors
  • An open-minded individual willing to learn and grow through collaboration.
  • An active networker/connector within the Greater Portland area.

Please type your nomination for Young Professional of the Year below:

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* What makes your nominee the Young Professional of the Year?

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* Please include links and/or contact information for your Young Professional of the Year nominee:

*PLEASE NOTE: We require that all nominees be a member of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Please refer to our online Member Directory or contact the Chamber with any questions. To register for the 2024 Ignition Awards, click HERE.
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