Polk Young Professionals Awards
Thursday, August 29, 2024
5:30 PM
Theatre Winter Haven
The Polk Young Professionals Awards (formerly Polk Emerging Leaders) is a Celebration of Polk County Young Professionals and will be an evening event to celebrate the work of our young professionals’ groups throughout the year and the people making a difference in Polk County.
About the Program
The Polk Young Professionals Awards (formerly Polk Emerging Leaders) is a Celebration of Polk County Young Professionals and will be an evening to celebrate the work of our young professionals' groups throughout the year and the people making a difference in Polk County.
A finalist representing each of the young professional groups' geographic locations will be recognized before honoring one county-wide young professional. The Polk Young Professionals Awards will take place on August 29 in Winter Haven.
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• Nominees are not required to be members of EMERGE Lakeland, Endeavor Winter Haven, or Engage Bartow.
• Nominees must live or work in the greater Polk County community.
The Awards
1
Emerging
Leader
This award recognizes a young professional who has dedicated time and expertise to make a positive impact on the community through professional development and service to others.
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• Individual, age 21-30
• Demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility in profession/career
• Demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility in volunteer organization(s)
• Clearly exemplifies excellence, creativity, and initiative
2
Legacy
Builder
This award recognizes a young professional who has dedicated time and expertise to make a positive impact on the community and now demonstrates attention to building up the next generations of emerging leaders.
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• Individual, age 31-42
• Demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility in profession/career
• Demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility in volunteer organization(s)
• Clearly exemplifies excellence, creativity, and initiative
• Clearly serves as a role model for future leaders both personally and professionally
3
Philanthropic
Champion
This award recognizes a young leader who is dedicated to service within Polk County.
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• Individual age 21-42
• Demonstrated dedication of time and expertise to volunteering and philanthropy
• Demonstrated positive impact on volunteer organization(s)
• Clearly exemplifies excellence, creativity, and initiative
