Nominations for young entrepreneurs, professionals, and community champions will close soon!

Nominations for young entrepreneurs, professionals, and community champions will close soon! The network of Miramichi Young Professionals and Involved Entrepreneurs (MYPIE) is currently seeking nominations for its fourth annual Gala and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 21, at the Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Association. This event recognizes three members of the community in the area of entrepreneurship, community champion, profession or trade. MYPIE is currently seeking nominations for awards in these categories. In addition to these awards, a new award will be given this year to one of MYPIE/MO’s Top 10 volunteers of 2012.

The awards being presented at the Gala are comprised of the following categories:

MYPIE Entrepreneur of the year

MYPIE Professional of the year

MYPIE Community Champion of the year

The Very Best – People’s Choice Volunteer Award (nominations closed)

To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be residents of the Miramichi, or surrounding areas, for at least two years and be 45 years old or under. Each award has additional criteria that must be met as outlined on the MYPIE website. Winners will be revealed at the gala and awards ceremony. Past winners for 2011 include Scott Campbell –Incline Sports, Adam Hayward – School District 16, and Tracey “Chopper” Robinson.

A selection committee for the nominations will be formed and will consist of representatives from the business community and service organizations of the Miramichi area. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through an open-nomination process. All necessary forms and documentation must be completed and received on or before March 9. Nomination forms can be completed directly on the MYPIE website at the following link:

http://www.mypie.ca/my-gala.html