Ninth Annual Nashville Emerging Leader Awards

Online registration is now closed in preparation of the event. On-site registration will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville are proud to present the Ninth Annual Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELAs).

The NELAs will recognize young professionals in 15 industry classifications who are excelling in their careers and making a difference in the Nashville community.

Young professionals are one of the most important demographic groups in Nashville today. YPs are the leaders of tomorrow, often the most involved in community organizations.

Schedule:

5 p.m. Registration and Networking (Lipscomb University)
6 p.m. NELAs Recognition Ceremony (Lipscomb University)
8 p.m. After-party at Mère Bulles

Location:
The NELAs Recognition Ceremony will be at Lipscomb University in the Collins Alumni Auditorium.
The seating at this event is auditorium-style. Tables are not available.
One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
Click here for a campus map.
The awards will be presented at 6 p.m.

After-party will be at Mère Bulles, 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN 37027.

The after-party will begin as soon as the awards are over, around 8 p.m.  
The after-party will feature live entertainment, dinner and drinks.

• Cost:

  $20 - NELAs recognition ceremony only 

  $35 - After-party only (includes dinner and drinks)

  $50 - Ceremony and after-party package (includes ceremony as well as dinner and drinks at the after-party)

  $30 - 2015 Finalist, Judge or Previous Winner package (limited to the 2015 finalists, 2015 judges and previous NELAs winners only - guests of finalists and previous winners need to register under one of the other categories.)
  
  Registration: 

  To make payment by…

  Credit Card: click "Register Now" in the right column under Quick Links.

  Mail or Fax: complete Registration Form and submit with check.

  • Registration is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to future events. We will accept name changes up until 24 hours prior to the event.
  • No confirmation is sent prior to the event.
  • We are unable to accept reservations by phone or e-mail.

FROM NORTH OF NASHVILLE ON I-65 OR I-24: take I-65 to I-40 West to I-440 East. Take Exit 3 ( 21st Ave./Hillsboro Pike). When the off-ramp splits, follow the signs to Hillsboro Pike. Once you are on Hillsboro Pike, turn left at the third stoplight. This is Woodmont Blvd. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Belmont Blvd. Go approximately two blocks and the campus will be on your left.

FROM SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON I-65 OR I-24: take I-440 West. Take Exit 3 (21st Ave./Hillsboro Pk). When the off-ramp splits, follow the signs to Hillsboro Pike. Once you are on Hillsboro Pike, turn left at the third stoplight. This is Woodmont Blvd. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Belmont Blvd. Go approximately two blocks and the campus will be on your left.

FROM EAST OF NASHVILLE ON I-40: take I-24 East to I-440 West. Take Exit 3 (21st Ave./Hillsboro Pk). When the off-ramp splits, follow the signs to Hillsboro Pike. Once you are on Hillsboro Pike, turn left at the third stoplight. This is Woodmont Blvd. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Belmont Blvd. Go approximately two blocks and the campus will be on your left.

FROM WEST OF NASHVILLE ON I-40: take I-440 East. Take Exit 3 (21st Ave./Hillsboro Pk). When the off-ramp splits, follow the signs until you are on Hillsboro Pike. At the third stoplight, turn left onto Woodmont Blvd.At the first stoplight, turn right onto Belmont Blvd. Go approximately two blocks and the campus will be on your left.