Oklahoma’s Next Generation of Leaders and Achievers

In 2018, there were 267 winners from 202 companies/organizations in 15 career categories of the professions, trades, business, public service, and non-profits. NextGen Under 30 recognizes individuals who demonstrate talent, drive, and service to their communities. Winners this year were from across the state, from Guymon to Durant to Tahlequah, in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and beyond.

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In just eight years, the NextGen Under 30 program has expanded throughout Oklahoma, with 900 award winners selected from 6,000 nominees, from over 400 organizations. This year’s winners hailed from Guymon to Durant to Tahlequah, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City.

From Governor Mary Fallin: “What a wonderful way to recognize outstanding achievements by Oklahoma’s best and brightest. By the year 2020, Millennials will make up nearly half of our workplace.”

The NextGen Under 30 program is supported by your contributions to the NextGen Under 30 Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation now.

Thank you for your support, and have a safe and happy holiday season!

Bonus! Anyone donating by December 31st will be included in a drawing for 8 tickets (4 winners receive 2 tickets each) to an OKC Thunder game in February or March, 2019.

Don Swift
Founder, NextGen Under 30 Foundation

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

A few words about the NextGen Under 30 program

Now in its ninth 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.

See you next year!

Nominations for the 2019 NextGen Under 30 competition will open in January.

NextGen Under 30 Call for Nominations
Introduction by Lt. Governor Todd Lamb

https://youtu.be/HbyKJ536KbA

2019 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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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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Media, Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising

Communications companies of all types, whether print, internet, cable, radio, or video broadcast. Companies associated with buying and selling a product or service, including advertising, selling, and delivering products to people.
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Non-Profit Organizations

Secular or religious organizations formed for the purpose of serving a public or mutual benefit rather than the pursuit or accumulation of owner or investor profit.
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Policy and Public Service

Services of all types, from fire fighters to librarians, provided by a government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of services. 
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Retail and E-Commerce

Jobs involving selling merchandise or services to others.
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Science, Technology, and Engineering

From the laboratory to the field and all STEM activities in between.
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Staffing

Human resources, career counseling, temporary employment, recruiters.

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