Nov. 3 5:30 p.m. at the Mayo Hotel
Boomtown award recipients partner and support the TYPros initiative of attracting and retaining young professionals in the Tulsa metro region, while working to incorporate, engage and promote young professionals within the community.
“Without the support of these businesses and individuals who partner with us, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” said Brian Paschal, executive director of Tulsa’s Young Professionals. “This is our chance to honor them, and recognize their continued commitment to championing the TYPros mission, which positively affects our local economy, work force, quality of life and so much more. In its sixth year, the TYPros membership has grown to over 8,000 and continues to be the fastest growing YP organization in the nation- none of which would be the case if it weren’t for the people in this audience.”
2011 ominees in each category are listed below and winners are highlighted in bold.
The People People – people who work to promote Tulsa
1. Kathy Taylor, former mayor of Tulsa
2. Blake Ewing, restaurant owner and entrepreneur
3. Ken Busby, Arts & Humanities Council
The Visionaries – Support young professional-friendly businesses, entrepreneurs
1. Tom Maxwell, Flintco
2. George Kaiser, Bank of Oklahoma and local philanthropist
3. Don Walker, Arvest Bank
The Recruiters – positively represent Tulsa to college and university students
1. ONEOK
2. Williams
3. Teach for America
The Inclusives – champion and exemplify the value of diversity and inclusion
1. Shane Fernandez, Crafton Tull
2. Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice
3. Allison Anthony, Williams
The Politicians – consider and engage young professionals in issues affecting city growth
1. Tulsa City Councilor G. T. Bynum
2. Oklahoma State Representative Seneca Scott
3. INCOG
The Take-Charge People – embody the role of “mentor” for young professionals
1. Chet Cadieux, QuikTrip
2. Wendy Thomas, Leadership Tulsa
3. Sharon King Davis, King Investments and community volunteer
The Green Team – makes Tulsa a sustainable community for generations to come
1. Cherry Street Farmers Market
2. Marilyn Ihloff, Ihloff Salon & Day Spa
3. Stuart Solomon, Public Services Company of Oklahoma
The Social Igniters – work to develop events and activities popular with young professionals
1. Libby Auld, Elote
2. Tasha Ball, Tasha Does Tulsa and This Land Press
3. John Bolton, BOK Center
Urbanists – make Tulsa a community of progress that attracts young professionals
1. Macy Amatucci & Tori Snyder, Brickhugger LLC
2. Elliot Nelson, McNellies Group
3. TEDC Creative Capital
Honorees received a Boomtown Award--an Art Deco Pyramid Design by artist Rodney B. Pratz. A big thanks to the award project team leader Claire Roby, to Bright Lights Creative, LLC for image set-up, to Littlefield for the Boomtown Logo Design, to Fablab of Tulsa for the award fabrication, and to Countertop Solutions, Inc. for providing the reclaimed granite award bases. The award depicts triumph and hard work of individuals giving back to the community in attacking, mentoring, and retaining future leaders, innovators, and philanthropists.
Honoree Stuart Solomon said, “Let me first say thank you to the TYPros organization. I’m fortunate enough to be on the TYPros advisory committee and I’ve been able to see firsthand the positive difference that TYPros has made in this community and its been incredible. I thank each person in this room and the entire TYPros organization for really moving the needle in a positive way and changing this community for the better.”
Presented by
A Special Thanks to Our...
Table Sponsors:
Bama Companies
Spirit AeroSystems
Crossland Construction
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa
ONEOK
Leadership Tulsa
Cox Communications
Arvest
Legacy Jet Center
GableGotwals
SMG Management
Williams
& Event Contributors:
The Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa
Brady Tavern
Bright Lights Creative, LLC
Café Samana
City of Tulsa, Water Quality Assurance Section
Countertop Solutions, Inc.
Elote
Fablab of Tulsa
Glacier Confection
Deco to Disco Vintage
The Retro Den
Mod50s Modern
JOZ Studio
In the Raw
Juniper
Littlefield Brand Development
Main Street Tavern
Marshall Brewery
Premium Brands/Cycles Gladiator Wines
SR Hughes
Store Fixtures of Tulsa
The Mayo Hotel
Trula
Tulsa City-County Library
Tulsa Historical Society
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra
Urban Furnishings
Wolfgang Puck