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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.