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5th Annual Fab5 Young Professional Awards
Monday March 2
Coltivare | 235 South Cayuga Street
5:30 to 8:30 pm
The Fab5 Young Professional Celebration highlights the achievements and impact of young professionals, under 40, who are excelling and making an impact in Tompkins County. The Fab5 Awards are given out to 5 local young professionals who are growing and excelling in their respective fields and in the community.
Please join Tompkins Connect and the aforementioned sponsors in congratulating this year’s winners:
- Business Leader of the Year- Abby Peterson, Tompkins Trust Company
- Entrepreneur of the Year- Elaan Greenfield, The Metal Smithery
- Not-for-Profit Leader of the Year- Dominick Recckio, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
- Rookie of the Year- Austin Reid, Ithaca College
- Volunteer of the Year- Harmony Malone, UNITED Dance Troupe
These young professionals have shown tremendous success and passion through their work within this community. All members of our community are invited to honor and celebrate them at the 2020 Fab5 Young Professional Awards.
Event Timeline:
5:30 pm Doors Open
6:00 pm Refreshments & Networking
7:00 pm Welcome
7:15 pm Awards Ceremony
9:00 pm Event concludes, folks are welcome to stay and mingle with award winners!
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