Who Are Nashua's 'Rising Stars'?

The Rising Stars Awards are an initiative of Stay Work Play, in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio, to celebrate and recognize New Hampshire’s remarkable young professionals and college students, initiatives to keep them here, and the businesses and programs that go the extra mile to recruit and retain them. 

SAVE THE DATE for the awards’ event: Monday, October 7th, 5:30p-7:30p and register on Eventbrite. Tickets are $25.

There are five awards:

 1. The College Student of the Year Award honors a NH college student who is an academic rising star and is giving back to the community. Nominate a College Student! View past College Student of the Year Award Winners! 
2. The Young Professional of the Year Award honors an outstanding professional working and living in NH, between the ages of 18 and 40 who is a rising star in their industry and giving back to their community. Nominate a Young Professional! View past Young Professional of the Year Award Winners! 
3. The Civic Leader of the Year Award honors an individual who, through their volunteerism, philanthropy, and/or community involvement demonstrates a commitment to civic participation, strengthening their community, and developing personal leadership capacity to make New Hampshire a better place for future generations. Nominate a Civic Leader! View past Civic Leader Award Winners! 
4. The Coolest Companies for Young Professionals Awardhonors companies in New Hampshire that create environments to attract and retain young professionals (specifically ages 40 and under). Nominate a Cool Company! View past Coolest Companies for Young Professionals Award Winners! 
5. The Leadership Development Program of the Year Awardhonors an innovative program initiated and conducted by a NH organization. The program must be aimed at a young professional audience in NH that help them propel their personal and professional growth. 

The recently-extended deadline for nominations is July 26, 2013. Former Award: The Stay Work Play Leadership Award honored an individual or organization in NH that demonstrates dedicated support for efforts that enhance the recruitment and retention of young workers in the state. This award was designed to recognize ideas that have been put in place within an organization (association, company, nonprofit, etc). The idea(s) have a direct and positive impact on younger workers in NH, create an incentive for them to remain here, create greater awareness of what living in NH can mean to them in terms of quality of life or opportunities, and demonstrate innovation and leadership. View past Stay Work Play Leadership Award Winners!