Congratulations to Omaha Public Power District, the 2010 Young Professionals Choice Award recipient!
Thank you to the following organizations that participated in the third annual Young Professionals Choice Award program:
Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture*
Bailey Lauerman
Baird Holm
Bozell
C&A Industries
ConAgra Foods*
Cox Communications*
Goodwill Industries
Great Western Bank
La Vie Cherie
Lamp,Rynearson & Associates, Inc.
LinkedIn Corp
MSI Systems Integrators
Mutual of Omaha
Omaha Community Foundation
Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance
Omaha Royals
Omaha Public Power District*
One World Community Health Centers, Inc.
Phenomblue
planitomaha
Quanta Basics
Raytheon
RDG Planning & Design
Redstone
Renaissance Financial
Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc.*
Tigerpaw Software, Inc.
University of Phoenix
US Army Corps of Engineers
Vic Gutman & Associates
What Cheer, Inc.
* indicates a program finalist
What is the goal?
To recognize organizations that excel in their efforts to attract, retain and develop young professionals in the Greater Omaha community.
Who can nominate?
Any young professional can submit a nomination form for their organization.
What is the selection process?
Once a company is nominated they will receive an application packet to complete and return. This information will be reviewed by the Young Professionals Choice Awards Selection Committee. The Choice Award recipient will be announced at the 2011Young Professionals Summit on March 3.
What criteria will the Young Professionals be looking for in these organizations?
In order to attract, retain and develop young professionals, there are several areas that have been identified:
Opportunities for growth
Does the organization provide various ways for young professionals to excel, stretch and develop in their careers?
Inclusiveness
Is the organization open to new ideas and diverse opinions - no matter where they come from?
Work-life balance
Do young professionals in the organization have the opportunity to juggle work and life demands in a way that is relevant to the individual?
Organizational leadership
Do young professionals in the organization value, trust and have belief in the leadership of the organization?
Work environment and culture
Do young professionals look forward to coming to work each day because the culture or environment is inviting and enjoyable?
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