Emerging Leader Award

The Emerging Leader Award is presented to a Region volunteer who has been a volunteer with less than 2 years involvement with NextUp. Within their volunteer role, this leader has stepped up to the responsibilities of their role and helped to implement processes and changes that ensure the region’s success.

Criteria:

  1. The nominee must have made a significant contribution to NextUp in their first 1-2 years as a volunteer. The nominee must have shown outstanding promise for continuing service and leadership.
  2. They show curiosity, encourage others and are a strong team player.

2023 Winners

Shelly Anwyll, SVP North American Emerging Markets at Data Communications Management Corp (DMC)
Executive Co-Chair for NextUp Toronto

Christy Bywell, VP Strategic Retail Solutions at Quad
Events Planning & Execution Committee Lead for NextUp Southern California

Previous Winners

2022 Recipients

  • Emma Luten, NextUp Twin Cities
  • Jamie Martinez, NextUp Pacific Northwest

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