Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Finalists have been announced by the Young Professional Association of Chattanooga for its YP awards.
The awards recognize young professionals and YP friendly businesses and organizations, a news release said.
The winners will be announced Feb. 22 at luncheon meeting at which Ted Alling, co-founder and CEO of Access America Transport, will be the keynote speaker. It will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel downtown.
Finalists include:
YP Civic Impact Award - Crystal Cadieux, Becca's Closet/Home Solutions; Heather Ewalt, Causeway/Delegator; David Martin, La Paz Chattanooga; and Teal Thibaud, Glass House Collective.
YP Entrepreneur of the Year - David Littlejohn, Pale Dot Voyage; Vincent Phipps, Communication VIP; Mike Robinson, Brewhaus, Fork & Pie Bar; and Laurie Stevens, Chattanooga School of Language
YP Friendly Business of the Year - Assemblers Inc., Full Media, The Hutton Co. and S&ME.
Young Professional of the Year - Sharon Braden, Thompson Engineering; Emerson Burch, Artisant/The 35.85 Guild; James Chapman, SE Development District; Toccora Johnson, Girls Inc.; and Christy Smith, The Vincit Group.