Young Erie Professionals - Award Winners

yep! announces Generation-E Leadership Award winners

Twelve local individuals have been chosen as recipients of the 2009 yep! Generation-E Leadership Awards, which recognize young professionals who are paving the way for the future of Erie. Presented by Young Erie Professionals (yep!), the awards have honored dozens of individuals over the past four years who not only have chosen to live, work and play in the Erie area, but who have made a lasting impact on the region.

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This year’s winners are:
Alyson Amendola, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Office of Erie County Executive Mark DiVecchio
Tony Bruno, Corporate Sales Manager, Scott Enterprises
Rob Celeski, Welder and Chairman of Employees Community Service Fund of GE, GE Transportation
Matthew Cummings, Director of Marketing Communications, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Jodie Gloekler, Educational Program Coordinator, Gannon University SBDC
Kevin-John Jobczynski, Celebrity Sports Artist
John C. Lyons, Co-Owner/Filmmaker, Lyons Den Productions; Information Technology Generalist, Edinboro University
Brad Moore, Marketing Manager, Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT
Christine Pennsy, Director of Communications, VisitErie
Joseph Sinnott, Esq., Mayor, City of Erie
Shelly Walker, Dance Artist (self-employed)
Beth Zimmer, Director of Talent Acquisition, Senior Consultant, J.L. Nick & Associates

The winners were chosen by a panel of nine judges representing several different companies and organizations in the area. The award recipients will be honored at the Generation-E Leadership Awards Celebratory Event on Friday, April 24, at the Bayfront Convention Center. This year’s awards celebration will have a “green” focus, and for the first time in the history of the Generation-E Awards a local company or organization will be honored for leading the way in green business practices. Those interested in event reservations, sponsorships or associated benefits can contact Rebecca Styn. For more information on the Generation-E Awards, click here.