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PROpel AVL Award Nominations

The PROpel AVL Awards honor young professionals (under 40) who have distinguished themselves in their organization, industry, profession or in our community through outstanding leadership, creativity, innovation, community/public service or impact. Specific awards will be given for young professionals excelling in one or more of these areas.

Award Criteria:

The candidate is a young professional under 40 years old.
The candidate should work for a company that is an Asheville Chamber member based in, founded in or with a significant presence in Buncombe County. OR the candidate is a current member of PROpel AVL.

The PROpel AVL volunteer committee chooses winners based on the merit of the application. Reviewers look for details on the nominees’ professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership and community contributions. Winners will be honored at the PROpel AVL Awards program on May 22, 2025

Tips for submitting a nomination:

Self-nominations are welcomed.
The information provided on this submission is the only information the committee will review. Be thorough in your response and provide specific examples. As you write, think about what made you decide to nominate the person, how are they different from others in a similar career, share how this individual contributes to the overall success of their team, organization and our community.
Give specific examples to demonstrate the candidate’s contributions.
Nominations are accepted through March 31, 2025.

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Describe the candidate's experience, professional achievements or milestones.*
Suggested word count 150-200 words/1000-1200 characters.

Describe how the candidate demonstrates leadership and how they serve as a role model or mentor for other young professionals.
Suggested word count 150-200 words/1000-1200 characters.

Describe how the candidate has demonstrated commitment to the Asheville community by sharing their time and talent in ways that benefit the community or individual professionals within it.*
Suggested word count 150-200 words/1000-1200 characters.

Describe how the candidate has exhibited creativity or innovation in business.
Suggested word count 150-200 words/1000-1200 characters.

Additional information on why this individual should win a PROpel AVL award. Please include the impact the individual has on their organization, profession and/or our community.