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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 Industry Descriptions

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2013 NELAs Nominations:

The nomination period for the 2012 NELAs has closed.  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. 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 11, 2012 - Impact Award nomination deadline
  • June 2012 - NELAs finalists announced
  • June 28, 2012 - NELAs networking event at Bound'ry
  • July 26, 2012 - NELAs awards ceremony at Lipscomb University with after-party at Mere Bulles. 

 

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

 

  • Lipscomb University College of Business
  • Regions
  • Tractor Supply
  • Tennessean Media Group