Oklahoma’s Next Generation of Leaders and Achievers

In 2019, 338 outstanding young Oklahomans have been selected as NextGen under 30 Award Winners in 17 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.

Watch a video about NextGen Under 30’s call for nominations.

Investing in the next generation, important to Oklahoma’s future.

Nominations are open NOW!

About NextGen Under 30

In just ten years, the NextGen Under 30 program has expanded throughout Oklahoma, with 1,238 award winners selected from 7,000 nominees, from over 400 different companies and organizations located in cities and towns across the entire State of Oklahoma.

By the year of 2020, 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 2020 or younger?

The NextGen under 30 LEADERSHIP and AWARD RECOGNITION Program was founded in 2010 has received over 7,000 nominations as there are many young talented young Oklahomans 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 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 someone you know who are worthy of winning this award.

The NextGen under 30 award program will again be OPEN starting on February 3, 2020.

Sincerely,

Donald B. Swift

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

NextGen under 30 Event Calendar 2020

Nominations OPEN! February 3, 2020

NextGen Alumni Reception May 7, 2020 at Gaillardia Country Club – 5:30 to 8:30

Nomination Deadline September 15, 2020

Application Deadline September 15, 2020

Ambassador Meeting January 11, 2020 at the Oklahoma History Center

NextGen Winners Announce October 1, 2020 on NextGen Under 30 website

Day at the State Capitol October 19, 2020 at Oklahoma State Capitol OKC OK

Networking Luncheon TBD OU MBA Price Graduate College of Business OKC campus

NextGen Award Ceremony 22-Jan-2021

5:00 – 6:00 Rehearsal, 6:00 – 7:00 Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Award Ceremony 7:00 – 9:00

Embassy Suites Hotel Norman OK
with friends, family, and business associates

A few words about the NextGen Under 30 program

Now in its tenth 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.

2020 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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