5 Under 40
Do you know any young professionals that stand out from the crowd? Ponca City Main Street is excited to begin accepting nominations for our
5 Under 40 Award, which recognizes top young area leaders.
Eligibility:
- Recipient must be under 40 years of age on December 31, 2024
- Must live or work in the Ponca City area
The best candidates will demonstrate significant contributions in one or more areas:
- Business success and career growth
- Community involvement, volunteer work, advocacy
- Leadership ability
- Influence, to include impacts on the region, public policy, or on quality of life
You may nominate someone, or nominate yourself. Nominee does NOT have to be a downtown merchant, property owner, or Ponca City Main Street investor. Anyone under 40 that lives or works in Ponca City can be nominated. Current Ponca City Main Street Board of Directors, and Ponca City Main Street staff will not be considered for selection. Winners will be announced at the Ponca City Main Street Banquet on March 25, 2025.
To nominate someone, please fill out the electronic form below. Once nominated, the candidate will receive an email containing a link to a questionnaire, which is recommended to be completed on their own behalf, and submitted by December 13, 2024. You may choose to inform your nominee that they were nominated, otherwise the nominations will be kept anonymous.
*Multiple nominations for individuals do not increase the chance of being selected for the 5 Under 40 honor.