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The NELAs
The Nashville Area Chamber and YP Nashville annually present the Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELAs).
The NELAs recognize Nashville's young professionals for significant accomplishments in their chosen career fields, as well as their commitment and contribution to the community.
2012 NELAs Application
2012 NELAs Industry Descriptions
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2012 NELAs Nominations:
The nomination period for the 2012 NELAs closed on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Nominees have until Tuesday, Febuary 21, to submit their application materials. Click this link to nominate an outstanding young professional for the 2013 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards.
Impact Award:
Another facet of the NELAs is the Impact Award, which honors a community leader who is making an important impact on the young professional demographic in terms of community leadership and professional development of Nashville's YPs and YP organizations. The 2012 nomination form will be available by the end of March 2012. Click here to learn about the Impact Award and previous winners.
2012 NELAs Timeline:
- January 1, 2012 - Application period begins
- February 14, 2012 - Nomination deadline
- February 21, 2012 - Application deadline
- March - May 2012 - Judging process
- April 2012 - Impact Award nomination deadline
- June 2012 - NELAs finalists announced
- June 28, 2012 - NELAs networking event
- July 26, 2012 - NELAs awards ceremony
Previous NELAs:
View previous NELAs winners
View pictures from 2011
View videos of 2011 NELAs finalists
View pictures from 2010
View pictures from 2009
View pictures from 2008
View pictures from 2007