<body><div>We’re teaming up with community partners all over Northeastern Pennsylvania to bring you a closer look at what makes our amazing counties, cities, towns and villages so unique. Keep your eye on this space for regular contributions from local organizations, visitors’ bureaus, tourism boards, chambers and so much more.Join the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at Montage Mountain Resort for an unforgettable evening celebrating the achievements of remarkable young professionals in our community! Presented by Coal Creative and in collaboration with our regional chamber partners, this event promises to be an inspiring showcase of talent and leadership.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0ML4p6_0vhpIBsL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0ML4p6_0vhpIBsL00" width="800" height="571" ></figure><h2>Awards in 12 Categories</h2>This year, we will celebrate those individuals who have made a significant impact in various categories such as Cultural Champion of the Year, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion of the Year, Educator of the Year, Hero of the Year, and more. These awards recognize excellence across diverse fields, highlighting the contributions of those who are shaping the future of our region. Leading up to the event, we will recognize the top three finalists in each of these categories, with the category winners to be announced live on stage the night of the event!<h2>Let’s meet our 2024 finalists!</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0om1pY_0vhpIBsL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0om1pY_0vhpIBsL00" width="640" height="800" ></figure>Cultural Champion of the Year:Neil Prisco, Director of Marketing for the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing ArtsDaniel Valentin, Founder/CEO of ValentinXStudiosKara Washington, Promotions Coordinator at WVIA Public MediaEducator of the Year:Kelly Jackson, English as a Second Language Program Specialist at Wilkes- Barre Area School District and C&amp;G TutoringEd Rosengrant, Teacher at Wilkes-Barre Area School DistrictMary Kate Ruddy MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, Nursing Laboratory &amp; Simulation Manager at Lackawanna College of NursingHero of the Year:Richard Blaine, Co-Founder of Heroes HearthstoneKyle Gilmartin, Detective for the Scranton Police DepartmentLindsay Shalata, Director of Wyoming County Healthcare Center, Inc.Intern of the Year:Dylan Kofie, Intern for Park MultimediaKatie Koss, Intern for America250PAInfluencer of the Year:Chris Bohinski, Host/Producer of PA LiveJesicca Skoloda-Frohman, Broker and Team Lead for Team Jesicca Skoloda, EXP RealtyMaegan Zielinski, Owner of Renaissance Strategy SolutionsSmall Business Owner of the Year:Elisha Nolan, Co-Managing Member at the Alter House RestaurantBrandon O’Malley, Business Owner of Benny’sErica Zangardi, Owner, Coach, &amp; Trainer at The Cycle YardSTEAM Professional of the Year:Travis Antoniello, Web Developer &amp; Technology Specialist at Coal CreativeParkston Myers, Founder and Lead Developer at Gamer Realities LLCMatthew Nicholas, Project Manager at Power Engineering CorporationTrailblazer of the Year:Taylor Alice Burdick, Community Revitalization Coordinator at United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA CommunityBill Corcoran Jr., Founder &amp; CEO of OnTheStacksSam Harris, Board Vice President and Co-Founder of the Jenneca Simkonis Memorial FoundationVoluntary Leader of the Year:Autumn Bohner, Content &amp; Digital Marketing Specialist at Maternal &amp; Family Health Services (MFHS)Duane Elders, Board Member and Volunteer Liaison at NEPA Youth ShelterKylie Montigney, Founder of Empower GirlsYoung Professionals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion of the Year:Jacob Kelley, CEO/Founder of Mx. Kelley Queer EducationAudrey Golosky, Assistant Director of Community Education at the United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PennsylvaniaDan Pittman, Owner and Artistic Director at Act Out Theatre Group LLCYoung Professional Women’s Leadership Award:Shea Hughes, Executive Director of the Rainbow Alliance and Owner of Gemini EventsKelley Laird, AVP, Retail Branch Manager II at Fidelity BankKelsey Van Horn, Graphic, Brand and Web Designer of Kelsey Van Horn Design Studio and Co-owner of Wilkes-Barre Climbing GymYoung Professional Development Award:AssuredPartnersLingua Speech, Swallow, and Voice ServicesKelley Queer Education LLCLet’s come together to recognize and support those who are paving the way for a brighter future. Register for the event today to support our finalists and find out the category winners live the night of the event.</div></body>

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We’re teaming up with community partners all over Northeastern Pennsylvania to bring you a closer look at what makes our amazing counties, cities, towns and villages so unique. Keep your eye on this space for regular contributions from local organizations, visitors’ bureaus, tourism boards, chambers and so much more.