The Fab5 Young Professional Celebration highlights the achievements and impact of young professionals, aged 21 to 40, who are excelling in their fields and making an impact in Tompkins County.
This year, the Fab5 Committee asked the Community to nominate individuals to whom they would give a "5-Star" review, despite the on-going challenges our community has faced. The committee received numerous nominations for individuals who did remarkable things this past year.
Tompkins Connect is pleased to announce the winners of the 7th Annual Fab5 Young Professional Awards, sponsored by the Tompkins Trust Company. Join us in congratulating this year's winners:
● Not-for-Profit Leader of the Year – Meryl Phipps, Village at Ithaca
● Business Leader of the Year – Mike Wilber, Ithaca Beer
● Rookie of the Year – Gavin Mosley, NYSEG
● Entrepreneur of the Year – Tess MacQueen, Pine Point Medical
● Volunteer of the Year – Hei Hei Depew, Cornell University
All members of the community are invited to honor and celebrate these young professionals at the free virtual 2022 Fab5 Young Professional Awards Celebration on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
The event will be live-streamed via YouTube with a watch party option via Zoom for those who would like to virtually attend and chat with other guests in attendance.
This year's FREE virtual event will include interviews with the winners so attendees can hear their stories and learn more about the work they've been doing in our community.
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