2020 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards applications now open



The Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELAs) are presented each year by YP Nashville and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. These awards recognize the professional and community-building achievements of outstanding young professionals in the Middle Tennessee region between the ages of 21 and 40.The applications are divided into 14 industry categories and reviewed by executives from the respective industries.

These industry categories include:

  • Architecture, Engineering and Construction
  • Arts, Entertainment and Music Business
  • Community Service and Nonprofit
  • Education
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Financial Services
  • Government and Public Affairs
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Services
  • Medical and Health Care Services
  • Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing
  • Real Estate Services
  • Technology

Applications for the 2020 NELAs are now live, click here to apply or nominate someone. Be sure to share this link with friends and colleagues that are ages 21 - 40.

The deadline for applications is June 30, 2020.

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