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"...the Premier Academic/Private Sector
Partnership Driving Economic Growth
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20 in Their Twenties
Twenty-year-olds have been an invisible demographic in the Southern Tier for many years, yet there are efforts underway to change that.
Why? Because retaining young professionals in the region is a key to the economic vitality – and the future – of the Southern Tier.
To support and recognize these leaders of tomorrow, STOC last year developed "20 in their Twenties." Now in its second year, the program
acknowledges the confident, intelligent and engaged 20-somethings who live, work, attend school and contribute in myriad ways to the
quality of life in the Greater Binghamton area. These young people are making a difference. Of the dozens of nominations received, 20
have been selected as finalists who represent the breadth and depth of achievements, occupations, experiences and personal growth that are hallmarks of leaders. Nominations, requiring letters of nomination and support, as well as an essay by the nominee, were reviewed by a selection committee for achievement in any or all of the following areas:
Academic Excellence – demonstration of one's abilities in the classroom through such measures as a grade point average of 3.5 or
About 20 in their 20s above, receipt of awards for academic achievement from an academic institution, or from other organizations that value education, and/or references from past teachers of an individual's contributions to the classroom and to education. Community Service – demonstration of commitment to the community through such activities as volunteering one's time to charitable causes through community organizations or campus, service on nonprofit boards, participation in support of youth or other community-oriented activities.
Leadership – demonstration of one's ability to lead a project, effort or organization to complete a task or reach a goal, be it for a municipality,
business, school or community agency. Personal Growth – demonstration of strength of character or a commitment to better oneself that may or may not be apparent to most, such as attending school while working full-time and caring for someone who is ill.
Professional Achievement – demonstration of excellence in pursuit of one's chosen career through such measures as recognition by peers, receipt of association awards, involvement in pre-professional or professional development activities and/or associations representing one's chosen career, acknowledgment for contributions to your field, being sought after for your expertise and/or as a presenter/speaker.
Distinguished Honorees
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