GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT OF THE YEAR!
On Thursday, September 21st, 2023 we are hosting the 8th Annual Young Professionals Awards, in collaboration with our regional chamber partners, recognizing amazing young professionals helping to move our region forward. Come and see the exciting live announcements of this year's winners and honor these amazing young leaders in our area. This year's event is presented by Coal Creative.
Click here to view the live announcements of the Top 3 Finalists for each category!
Cultural Champion of the Year, sponsored by the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza:
Rose Daniels | Catholic Youth Center
Aliah McPhaul | Misericordia University
Molly Walsh | F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion of the Year, sponsored by Leadership Northeast:
Jacqueline Escobar | Wilkes University Small Business Development Center
Regina Graham | Geisinger Health System
Jesse Macko | Coal Creative
Educator of the Year: sponsored by C&G Tutoring and C. Moore Learning:
Lindsay Albert | Harrisburg School District
Vito Malacari | Northwest Area Education Association/PSEA
Gabi Pagnotti | Scranton School District
Hero of the Year: sponsored by Perfect Storm Renovations, LLC:
Richard Rachkowski | PA State Trooper
Carl Puskar | PA State Trooper
Intern of the Year, sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies:
Taylor Burdick | The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Carli Tabone | Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Megan Wescott | Misericordia University
Influencer of the Year, sponsored by UGI Utilities, Inc.:
Anthony Bartoli | AssuredPartners of NEPA
Erin Kosisky | The Cycle Yard & Wilkes-Barre Bike Gang
David Pearson | Rainbow Alliance
Small Business Owner of the Year, sponsored by FNCB Bank:
Ryan Garvey | Quality Custom Doors, LLC & Quality Custom Awnings
Melissa Roberts | Ski Shack & Wild Women NEPA
Adam Thalenfeld | Bread Service PA
STEAM Professional of the Year, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities:
Melissa Carestia | Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University
Sharon Pulman | Pulman Interiors
Nicole Shapiro | Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability
Trailblazer of the Year, sponsored by MCR Productions:
Cassandra Coleman | America250PA
Samantha Connors | SCHOTT Optics
Shelby Monk | Diamond City Partnership
Voluntary Leader of the Year, sponsored by the United Way of Wyoming Valley:
Charlie Li | Wahgwan Labs
Johnathan Martinez | NEPA Youth Shelter
Taryn Talacka | Archer Education
Young Professional Development Award, sponsored by UGI Utilities, Inc.:
Coffee Inclusive by NEPA Inclusive
DePietro’s Pharmacy
NEPA’rogi
Young Professional Women’s Leadership Award by Athena ® International, sponsored by Riggs Asset Management Co.:
Jessica Ives | Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Katie Lykon | SHINE Afterschool Program of Luzerne County at Wilkes University
Bethany Staples | Market Share Consulting
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