Young Professional of the Year nominations period Oct. 9-29

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The finalists provide their advice to other YPs and give their thoughts on how to improve Des Moines.

The nominating period for the 2017 YP of the Year program opened Oct. 9 and runs through Oct. 29 at 11:59 p.m.

For the past four years, the Des Moines Register and Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Young Professionals Connection (YPC) have partnered to recognize the young men and women who dedicate their lives to improving the quality of life of the Des Moines metro community.

If you know a deserving young professional who exemplifies the behaviors in one of the four categories listed below, nominate him or her at yp17.desmoinesregister.com by Oct. 29 at 11:59 p.m.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers chats before the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers chats before the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Hundreds attend the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks at the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks at the 2016 YP of the Year Awards at Sticks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register

Food served Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Food served Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Decorations Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Decorations Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Gift bags Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Gift bags Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests arrive Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests arrive Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests including Abi Reiland (left) and Chris Beard talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests including Abi Reiland (left) and Chris Beard talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Reed Gibson talks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Reed Gibson talks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Stephanie Anderson talks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Stephanie Anderson talks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Past winners (from left) Alex Duong, Emily Lang, Brianne Fitzgerald and Jonathan Brendemuehl Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Past winners (from left) Alex Duong, Emily Lang, Brianne Fitzgerald and Jonathan Brendemuehl Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Nathan Unsworth talks with guests Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Nathan Unsworth talks with guests Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests including finalist Liz Lidgett Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests including finalist Liz Lidgett Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests including finalist Jessica Lowe talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests including finalist Jessica Lowe talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalist Emily Toribio and past winner Brianne Fitzgerald talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalist Emily Toribio and past winner Brianne Fitzgerald talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalist Liz Lidgett talks with guests and family members Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalist Liz Lidgett talks with guests and family members Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Food served Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Food served Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalists Jessica Lowe and Nathan Unsworth talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalists Jessica Lowe and Nathan Unsworth talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalists Jessica Lowe and Nathan Unsworth talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalists Jessica Lowe and Nathan Unsworth talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests mingle Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests mingle Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Past winner Brianne Fitzgerald and finalist Hanna Wolle talk with guests Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Past winner Brianne Fitzgerald and finalist Hanna Wolle talk with guests Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests get food Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests get food Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalist Kyle Oppenhuizen talks with Paige Hubbard Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalist Kyle Oppenhuizen talks with Paige Hubbard Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests get drinks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests get drinks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests including David Spalding of Iowa State University talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests including David Spalding of Iowa State University talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests get food Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests get food Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests get drinks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests get drinks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests stand near a message wall Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests stand near a message wall Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests including finalist Larry Anderson talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests including finalist Larry Anderson talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests mingle Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests mingle Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests mingle Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests mingle Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Food served Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Food served Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalist Jaimie Miller-Ackley talks with guests Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalist Jaimie Miller-Ackley talks with guests Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests take photos Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests take photos Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Des Moines Register's Carol Hunter and David Chivers talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Des Moines Register's Carol Hunter and David Chivers talk Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalist Nathan Unsworth listens to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalist Nathan Unsworth listens to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalist Larry Anderson listens to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalist Larry Anderson listens to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jay Byers of the Greater Des Moines Partnership speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jay Byers of the Greater Des Moines Partnership speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jay Byers of the Greater Des Moines Partnership speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jay Byers of the Greater Des Moines Partnership speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Ryan Bruner speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Ryan Bruner speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

David Spalding of Iowa State University speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

David Spalding of Iowa State University speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Emily Abbas speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Emily Abbas speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests get drinks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests get drinks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Alex Duong speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Alex Duong speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award from past winner Alex Duong Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award from past winner Alex Duong Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Brianne Fitzgerald presents the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Brianne Fitzgerald presents the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Nathan Unsworth receives the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Nathan Unsworth receives the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Nathan Unsworth receives the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Nathan Unsworth receives the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Nathan Unsworth receives the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award from past winner Brianne Fitzgerald Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Nathan Unsworth receives the YPC Amy Jennings YP Impact Award from past winner Brianne Fitzgerald Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Emily Lang presents the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Emily Lang presents the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award from Emily Lang Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award from Emily Lang Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jonathan Brendemuehl presents the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jonathan Brendemuehl presents the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Kyle Oppenhuizen receives the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Kyle Oppenhuizen receives the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Kyle Oppenhuizen receives the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Kyle Oppenhuizen receives the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

YP of the Year Award winner Kyle Oppenhuizen and Jay Byers Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

YP of the Year Award winner Kyle Oppenhuizen and Jay Byers Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Award winners (from left) Kyle Oppenhuizen, Allison Fegley, Jessica Lowe, and Nathan Unsworth Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Award winners (from left) Kyle Oppenhuizen, Allison Fegley, Jessica Lowe, and Nathan Unsworth Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Award winners (from left) Kyle Oppenhuizen, Allison Fegley, Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers, Jessica Lowe, and Nathan Unsworth Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Award winners (from left) Kyle Oppenhuizen, Allison Fegley, Des Moines Register Publisher David Chivers, Jessica Lowe, and Nathan Unsworth Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Past YP of the Year Award winners with Kyle Oppenhuizen Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Past YP of the Year Award winners with Kyle Oppenhuizen Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Kyle Oppenhuizen and Jonathan Brendemuehl Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Kyle Oppenhuizen and Jonathan Brendemuehl Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Allison Fegley and Emily Lang Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Allison Fegley and Emily Lang Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jay Byers with Jessica Lowe and Alex Duong Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jay Byers with Jessica Lowe and Alex Duong Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Past award winners with Jessica Lowe Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Past award winners with Jessica Lowe Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Nathan Unsworth and Brianne Fitzgerald Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Nathan Unsworth and Brianne Fitzgerald Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Brianne Fitzgerald, Nathan Unsworth and Jay Byers Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Brianne Fitzgerald, Nathan Unsworth and Jay Byers Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jay Byers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jay Byers speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jessica Lowe Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jessica Lowe Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Nathan Unsworth and Amy Jennings Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Nathan Unsworth and Amy Jennings Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Ryan Bruner speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Ryan Bruner speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Amy Jennings Nathan Unsworth and Brianne Fitzgerald Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Amy Jennings Nathan Unsworth and Brianne Fitzgerald Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Finalists and winners Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Finalists and winners Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Emily Abbas speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Emily Abbas speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Guests listen to presenters Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Alex Duong speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Alex Duong speaks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Jessica Lowe receives the Ashley Oakland Community Service Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Allison Fegley receives the Des Moines Creative Of The Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

Kyle Oppenhuizen receives the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines.

Kyle Oppenhuizen receives the YP of the Year Award Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during the 2016 Young Professional of the Year Awards at Sticks, Inc. in Des Moines. Scott Morgan/For the Register

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The four categories of recognition are:

YP of the Year: recognizes a young professional who has made significant contributions for civic, charitable, entertainment or quality of life in central Iowa.

Des Moines Creative of the Year: recognizes an individual who is pushing creativity in his or her field, whether it be art, graphic design, music, culinary, interior design, architecture or another area of work or study.

Amy Jennings YP Impact Award: recognizes a young professional who made a significant impact on the young professional community and has showcased a dedication to creating a vibrant community that attracts and retains young professionals. The award focuses on a young professional leadership and impact on the YP environment.

Ashley Okland YP Community Service Award: recognizes a young professional who exemplifies the volunteerism and spirit of the late YPC board member Ashley Okland in giving of his or her time, talents and other resources to community organizations. The award focuses on the nominee’s charitable impact.

The finalists will be revealed on Jan. 8, 2018 at a cocktail reception at Decades. And the winners will be announced at the 2017 YP of the Year awards ceremony at Temple for Performing Arts Grand Hall in February 2018.

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