Oklahoma’s Next Generation of Leaders and Achievers

In 2020, 374 outstanding young Oklahomans have been selected as NextGen under 30 Award Winners in 20 career categories from 241 companies and organizations. NextGen under 30 Oklahoma recognizes individuals who demonstrate talent, drive, and service to their communities. Winners this year were from across the entire state, including Guymon to Durant to Tahlequah, in Tulsa and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas and beyond.

Nominations and applications for NextGen Under30 2021 is complete!

Check out the winners and stay tuned for the 2021 season events!

Click HERE to watch the NextGen Under30 2020 Awards Ceremony on YouTube

About NextGen Under 30

In just ten years, the NextGen Under 30 program has expanded throughout Oklahoma, with 1,811 award winners selected from 8,678 nominees, from over 421 different companies and organizations located in cities and towns across the entire State of Oklahoma.

By the year of 2021, Millennials will make up nearly half of our workforce in Oklahoma.

Do you know any young adult OVER-ACHIEVER Oklahomans doing amazing things in Oklahoma and who are 30 years old in 2021 or younger?

The NextGen under 30 LEADERSHIP and AWARD RECOGNITION Program was founded in 2011 and has received over 8,678 nominations as there are many talented young individuals living in Oklahoma.

The NextGen under 30 mission has been to identify and honor these very talented young Oklahomans as a way of encouraging them to follow their lifetime family and career goals in Oklahoma.

I want to encourage you to nominate innovative, creative-thinking, and inspiring young individuals who push the boundaries beyond their years and who you know are worthy of winning this award.

The NextGen under 30 award program will again be OPEN starting on February 22, 2021.

Sincerely,

Donald B. Swift

NextGen Under 30 – Interview in The Oklahoman
Garland McWatters, May 18, 2017 click to play

NextGen under 30 Event Calendar 2021

Nominations OPEN! February 22, 2021

NextGen Ambassador Meeting Saturday February 20, 2021 at Oklahoma Golf and Country Club 7000 NW Grand, Oklahoma City 1 – 4 PM. NOTE THIS WAS CHANGED FROM FEBUARY 13 DUE TO WEATHER AND A CHANGE OF LOCATION

NextGen Ambassador Zoom Meeting March 11, 2021 7:30 – 9:00 PM

NextGen Alumni Reception May 13, 2020 at Gaillardia Country Club – 5:30 to 8:30

Nomination Deadline Aug 9, 2021

Application Deadline Aug 12, 2021

Ambassador Zoom Meeting August 5, 2021 7:30 – 9:00PM

NextGen Winners Announced August 20, 2021
DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON www.nextgenunder30.com/winners

Day at the State Capitol September 13, 2021 at Oklahoma State Capitol OKC OK

Networking Luncheon September 13, 2021 TBA

NextGen Award Ceremony Friday November 12, 2021 7:00 – 9:00PM TBD in Person or Virtual Live Stream

STAY TUNED on www.nextgenunder30.com

A few words about the NextGen Under 30 program

Now in its eleventh year and having expanded the program’s scope and state-wide reach, NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries in various categories of endeavor. In addition, award winners are selected based upon their participation in and contribution to their communities. A panel of respected business and civic leaders serve as judges.

2021 Nomination Categories

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Adult and Higher Education

Teaching, training, administration, mentor, operations.

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Animal Care

Veterinary clinics and professionals, shelters, rescue organizations, pharmaceuticals.

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The Arts

Performing, visual, literary, as artists, agents, managers, facilitators

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Aviation

Any career or job associated with flying or any operation of aricraft

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Education K-12

Primary and secondary school teaching, training, administration, mentor, operations.

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Energy & Transportation

Any role in any energy exploration, generation, analysis, processing, or delivery organization. Plus, anyone who works in any category of the transportation industry.

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Finance

Jobs with firms that provide financial services to commercial and retail customers.

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Health Care

Providing medical and healthcare goods or services.

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Hospitality

Restaurants/Foodservice, bars, and hotels.

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The Law

Attorneys, paralegals, judges, assistants, managers.

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Manufacturing, Industry, the Trades, and Agriculture

Individuals engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. Skilled workers, artisans, specialized training. Individuals involved with private or commercial agriculture or agriculture-related enterprises.

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