HARRISBURG, Pa.(5/1/2025) – Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 7th Annual “20 in Their 20s” Awards. This annual program honors outstanding young professionals in the Harrisburg region who are making meaningful contributions to their industries and communities.These awards celebrate the next generation of changemakers who are shaping Central PA’s future.

Nominations are open from May 1 through May 31, 2025.

Nominee Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be between the ages of 20 and 29 as of December 31, 2025

• Must work or reside in the greater Harrisburg area

• Should demonstrate professional excellence, leadership, and civic engagement

Nominations can be submitted by anyone—colleagues, mentors, community members, or through self-nomination—by completing the form at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/20SAWARDS25. The deadline to submit is May 31, 2025.

This year’s honorees will be celebrated at HYP’s 7th Annual “20 in Their 20s” Awards Ceremony, presented by Members 1st Federal Credit Union, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Hilton Harrisburg. Honorees will also be featured in the October issue of TheBurg.

Tickets for the event will go on sale on October 1, 2025.

HYP is proud to support the development of active, civic-minded professionals who are committed to making Central Pennsylvania a better place to live, work, and play.

For sponsorship opportunities or questions about the nomination process, please contact Meghan Bachmore, Executive Director, at executive.director@hyp.org.