The Icons is HYPE’s Emerging Leader Awards, recognizing YPs and the companies that support them for success in their early careers.
The twelve finalists are in!
Register for the April 13 ICONS Awards HERE:
The Front Runner Award
Honors a career-bold YP who is a driver, pacesetter and pioneer in his or her industry. A Front Runner’s approach to leadership is one that draws strength from his or her core values, self-awareness and the ability to ignite the potential in others. Front Runners put in the long hours, take on new challenges and persevere when told it couldn’t be done. Their drive and passion for their work fuels their desire to leave an impactful legacy.
2017 FINALISTS:
Jay Carpenter,
Managing Director of Sales Talent Acquisition,
The Fahrenheit Group
The Fahrenheit Group
Megan Overton,
Director of Product Management, Snagajob
Megan Schultz,
Director of Events, Sports Backers
The Change Agent Award
Honors a YP who is imaginative in his or her approach to identifying new avenues of thought and action. Change Agents think beyond the limits of convention, challenge the status quo and aren’t afraid to start difficult conversations that address a need or opportunity. They embrace innovation and creativity as drivers to making positive changes for the betterment of their teams and their organizations. No idea is too big or too small to test, because failing is merely a learning opportunity, not a fault.
2017 FINALISTS:
Sixto Cancel,
CEO, Think Of Us
CEO, Think Of Us
Elizabeth Howley,
Executive Director & Co-Founder, The Next Move Program
Executive Director & Co-Founder, The Next Move Program
Dr. Suzanne Kim,
Director of Low Vision, MEDARVA Low Vision Center
YP Workplace Small Business & Large Business Award
This award recognizes an organization in the Greater Richmond Region that excels in its efforts to attract, retain and develop young employees. The winning organization will demonstrate a commitment to:
- Providing young professionals with opportunities for growth and development
- Encouraging young professional engagement in the Greater Richmond community
- Attracting and retaining young professionals
- Valuing the contributions of young professionals
2017 SMALL BUSINESS FINALISTS:
Alliance Group
Iggbo
RTS Labs
2017 LARGE BUSINESS FINALISTS:
Astyra Corporation
Owens & Minor Company
SingleStone
Winners will be announced at the April 13 ICONS dinner celebration.
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