Officials with Atlantic Rising, Tuesday, announced the 2019 nominees for the sixth 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 their profession and within their community.

In addition to recognizing the success of area young professionals, one Chamber business will also 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:

• Paul Kite, Kite Family Chiropractic
• Dr. Edna Becht, Cass County Health System
• Megan Londo, KSOM/KS95
• Kurt Haupert, Atlantic Locker Service

Business Leader:

• Lucas Mosier, Gade Insurance
• Megan Roberts, Megan Roberts State Farm
• John McCurdy, Southwest Iowa Planning Council

Entrepreneur:

• Rachel Johnson, Villa Dance Company
• Chad Finken, Finken Painting

Public Servant:

• Kelsey Smith, Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
• John Lund, City of Atlantic
• Kris Erickson, City of Atlantic
• Alexsis Fleener, Southwest Iowa Planning Council

YP Choice Workplace

• Nishna Valley Credit Union
• Atlantic Specialty Care – Care Initiatives

The 2019 award winners will be announced at the Atlantic Rising YP Awards Gala on Friday, April 26th, starting at noon. The event will take place at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club.  Visit www.atlanticiowa.com to register on the Events Calendar page or call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017.

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