The Lincoln Young Professionals Group (Lincoln YPG, www.lincolnypg.com) recognizes the outstanding efforts and contributions of individuals and organizations in the Lincoln community during its annual Young Lincoln Leader Awards Gala in October. Nominations are available in the following categories:

Young Professional of the Year – This award recognizes an individual who is achieving a successful career in any industry, has made innovative contributions to their organization and has distinguished themselves as a future leader.

Young Citizen of the Year – This award recognizes extraordinary civic engagement, volunteerism and public service.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year – This award recognizes an individual whose entrepreneurial vision, innovation, courage and leadership has created a successful business or organization and has made a positive impact on the Lincoln community.

Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year – This award recognizes the outstanding efforts of an effective change maker in Lincoln’s nonprofit community.

Emerging Leader of the Year – This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional initiative professionally, taken on leadership roles within the community and acted as a role model to those around them.

Next Generation Workplace – This award is presented to a local business committed to attracting, retaining and developing the young professional workforce.

Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – This award is presented to a local organization or individual that strengthens the Lincoln community by promoting the goals and vision of inclusive excellence and diversity through policies and practices.

To learn more about Lincoln YPG, visit www.lincolnypg.com.