Young Professional of the Year
2025 Young Professional of the Year
Pictured left to right:
- Lee Brown, President & CEO, Erwin Utilities; Chairman, Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi County
- Austin Finch, Young Professional of the Year; Economic Development Director, Erwin Utilities; Exeutive Director, Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi County
- Kendrick Curtis, President, TEDC; Assistant Executive Director, MTIDA
The TEDC Young Professional of the Year Award is a new award, established in 2025. This award is presented annually to recognize an outstanding young professional who has demonstrated exceptional promise, leadership, and contributions to economic development within the state of Tennessee. This award highlights the achievements of an emerging leader who has shown initiative, innovation, and dedication in advancing economic development efforts in their community and beyond.
Nominations
To Nominate someone for the Young Professional of the Year Award, please download and fill out the form, then email it to Suzie Lusk.
