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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.

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Congratulations to our 2009 NELAs finalists and YP Nashville Sage Award winner!

Click here to read the NELAs announcement in The Tennessean.

Click here to see photos from the 2009 Meet the NELAs Finalists Networking Event.

The application deadline for the 2009 NELAs has passed.

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2009 Dates to Remember

Monday, January 5: Applications available

Friday, February 20: Application deadline

Friday, April 10: Sage Award Nominations deadline

March-May: Applications judged

June 12: Finalists and YP Nashville Sage Award winner announced

Wednesday, June 24: Meet the NELAs Finalists Networking Event

Thursday, July 30: Third Annual NELAs Ceremony

Past NELAs:

Click here to view the 2007 winners.

View photos from the 2007 NELAs Ceremony.