The Grand Junction Area Chamber and the Young Professionals of Mesa County are excited to announce the return of the BestSlope NEXTGen Awards, which celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of young professionals in our region after the Western Slope YP Summit on October 22nd.
What is the BestSlope NEXTGen Award?
Focused on recognizing the next generation of business leaders and advocates who are making strides in their industries and the business community, this special honor is open to anyone making an impact anywhere on the Western Slope. Honorees will be announced during evening program at this year’s Young Professionals Summit. Together, let’s honor and empower the remarkable young professionals who are shaping the future of our region.
What is the criteria for nominating a young professional?
- Nominee must be an employee of an active business located or operating in one of the following Counties: Mesa, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.
- Nominee must be 45 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2025.
- Nominee must demonstrate leadership skills and initiative.
- Nominee must have demonstrated integrity.
How do I submit a nomination?
To nominate a deserving candidate, please visit this link to fill out the form here! The form is simple and user-friendly that allows you to highlight the achievements and qualities of the nominee. We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible to help us thoroughly evaluate each nomination.
Nominations will be open until October 10th at 5 PM. We encourage you to act swiftly and seize this opportunity to recognize deserving young professionals who deserve to be in the spotlight!
Nomination Details
Application includes a brief description on how the following criteria applies to the individual:
- What innovative and effective practices does this individual bring to their organization?
- In what ways has this individual grown professionally?
- How has this individual made a positive impact in their industry?
- For what charitable organizations, youth programs, education, volunteer opportunities, etc., does the individual participate?
Nominees will be selected on merit, NOT volume of submissions.
About the 2025 Western Slope YP Summit
Not only are we celebrating the “NEXTGen” of young leaders, we are hosting a summit packed full of important professional development topics! Prepare for a premiere, one-day conference that centers around empowering young professionals (YPs) to ignite their curiosity, discover new ways to grow personally and professionally, forge meaningful connections, and uncover opportunities to expand their knowledge and engage with the local community to drive positive transformations.