On July 26th, 2012, Lipscomb University hosted the Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELA) Ceremony. NELA is organized by YP Nashville, which is a partnership between the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and young professional organizations.
Seventy-five finalists were chosen from a field of almost 500 nominations in 15 different categories. Finalists from the Nashville City Club, included Anna-Vija McClain, Rachel Bell, Reca Barwin, Mary Beth Ikard and Kate Bamberg.
As the winners were announced from each of the 15 categories, two NCC Members were awarded a Nashville Emerging Leader Award. Mary Beth Ikard won for Public Relations, Advertising & Marketing and Kate Bamberg won for Technology.
Congratulations to all of our Nashville City Club NELA finalists and winners!