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Nominees Announced for the Atlantic Rising Young Professionals Awards Gala

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April 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Rising has announced the 2018 nominees for the fifth annual Awards Gala presented by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and Megan Roberts State Farm. The event is designed to celebrate the achievements of young professionals who demonstrate excellence and innovation in their profession and within their community.

In addition to recognizing the success of area young professionals, one Chamber business will also be recognized as the YP Choice Workplace of the Year.  The YP Choice Workplace Award recognizes companies who effectively attract, retain and develop young professionals.

Nominations were received in the following categories: YP Newcomer, YP Business Leader, YP Entrepreneur, YP Public Servant and YP Choice Workplace.  The nominees are as follows:

Newcomer:

  • Paul Kite, Kite Family Chiropractic
  • Zack Bandow, Atlantic Dental Center P.C.

Business Leader:

  • Kate Hoffmann, Atlantic Animal Health Center
  • Ben Rush, Rush, CPA & Associates
  • John McCurdy, Southwest Iowa Planning Council

Entrepreneur:

  • Amanda Graham, Picker’s Parlor
  • Kate Hoffmann, Atlantic Animal Health Center

Public Servant:

  • Kelsey Smith, Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
  • Anthony Smith, First Church of Christ
  • Kris Erickson, City of Atlantic
  • Beth Olsen, Cass County Health System – Public Health

YP Choice Workplace

  • Nishna Valley Family YMCA
  • Atlantic Specialty Care – Care Initiatives

The 2018 award winners will be announced at the Atlantic Rising YP Awards Gala on Friday, April 27th, starting at noon. The event will take place at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club. Thank you to the Atlantic Rising Premier Partner, Cass County Health System.

Visit www.atlanticiowa.com to register on the Events Calendar page or call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017. Atlantic Rising is an organization focused on connecting, engaging and attracting young leaders into the community while promoting greater Atlantic. Any interested individuals can contact ashley@atlanticiowa.com or call 712-243-3017 for information on membership.