Nominations open for 5th Annual NOVA Awards

Thunder Bay, ON – SHIFT: Thunder Bay’s Young Professionals Network is proud to announce the 5th Biennial Northwestern Ontario Visionary Awards (NOVAs) with a region-wide call for nominations of exceptional young professionals. The gala event, celebrating Northwestern Ontario’s brightest stars under 40 years of age, will take place on January 18th, 2020 at the Victoria Inn in Thunder Bay.

NO-VA [noh-vuh]: a young professional recognized for their captivating brilliance as a result of their leadership, community engagement, professional achievement, volunteerism, and mentorship in our community

“2020 will be our fifth bi-annual event recognizing vibrant young professionals who are investing in their communities and advancing their fields of work. This year’s northern theme is a meaningful nod to the amazing work we’ve seen in the region, and the growing pride for Northwestern Ontario we’ve seen over the years,” says SHIFT President, Hannah Gladstone. “We have award categories to recognize the diversity in our youth, and we’re calling on people from Manitouwadge to Kenora to help us identify and nominate the exceptional under forties who are driving positive change in their communities. Through the NOVAs, we strive to nurture their potential, recognize their contributions, and send the message that their work matters and is valued.”