YPA Nominees Announced for Awards Gala

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April 20, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 20, 2015

Chelsea Amundson, Programs Director
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce
Chelsea@atlanticiowa.com // 712.243.3017

Nominees Announced for the Young Professionals of Atlantic Awards Gala

The Young Professionals of Atlantic (YPA) announce 2015 nominees for the second 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 his/her profession and community.

In addition to recognizing the success of area young professionals, one Chamber business will 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:
    • Dan Mehmen, Principal Financial & Darryl D. Smith Company
    • Dr. Ojash Raval, Cass County Health System
    • Anthony Smith, First United Church of Christ
  • Business Leader:
    • Drs. Pat & Kate Hoffmann, Atlantic Animal Health Center
    • Ryan Legg, Rehab Vision at CCHS
    • Kevin Wieser, Brown’s Shoe Fit Company
    • Jenny Williams, Lindeman Tractor
  • Entrepreneur:
    • Tricia Brosam, Eastside Salon
    • Brandi Eckles, Lou Lou’s
    • Adam Nelson, Snipers Smokin BBQ
  • Public Servant:
    • Cate Christensen, Wells Fargo
    • Lora Kanning, Cass County Conservation
    • John Lund, City of Atlantic
    • Jessica Nichols, Wells Fargo
    • Ouida Wymer, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Choice Workplace: Cass County Health System and Deter Motor Company
The 2015 award winners will be announced at the YPA Awards Gala on April 29, starting at noon. The event will take place at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club. Thank you to the Awards Partner, Renew Ag Supply.

Visit www.atlanticiowa.com to register on the Events Calendar page or call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017.

The Young Professionals of Atlantic is an organization focused on connecting, engaging and attracting young leaders into the community while promoting greater Atlantic. Any interested individuals can contact chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712-243-3017 for information.

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Contact:
Chelsea Amundson, Programs Director
chelsea@atlanticiowa.com, (712) 243-3017