Thank you to all the companies that participated in the 2012 YP Choice Awards.
The Award, sponsored by UMB Bank, recognizes organizations that excel in their efforts to attract, retain and develop young professionals in the Greater Omaha area. The overall 2012 winner will receive the award during the 2012 Young Professionals Summit lunch on Feb. 29 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. (Click here to register.)
2012 Award finalists include Goodwill Industries, Inc., Farm Credit Services of America, Home Instead Senior Care, TD Ameritrade and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, P.C. These finalists were selected among 76 nominated companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can nominate?
Any young professional can submit a nomination form for their organization.
What was the 2012 selection process?
Nominated companies are sent an application & survey to complete. Companies should receive the application & survey packet by August 29, 2011. (If you have not received them by this date, contact JoAnna LeFlore at jleflore@omahachamber.org). Applications & surveys must be completed by September 23, 2011. Organizations selected as finalists will be scheduled for a site visit conducted during the week of October 17-Novemeber 04, 2011.
The YP Choice Award recipient will be announced at the 2012 Young Professionals Summit on February 29, 2011.
What makes your company stand out from the rest?
To effectively attract, retain and develop young professionals, several areas should be identified within your organization:
- Opportunities for growth
- Inclusiveness
- Work-life balance
- Organizational leadership
- Work environment and culture
2011 Finalists Included:
Cox Communications
Mutual of Omaha
Olsson Associates
TD Ameritrade
Thrasher Basement Systems -- The 2011 YP Choice Award Winner
Last year, approximately 1,200 attendees were present at the Young Professionals Summit luncheon as the Young Professionals Council presented the Award! We look forward to seeing your organization represented at the 2012 Young Professionals Summit & Luncheon.
Check out this video highlighting our 2011 finalist companies.
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