The Top 30 Under 30 programme, now in its sixth year, has become a positive beacon of prosperity and talent within the region. It demonstrates locally, regionally and nationally that Yorkshire offers real prospects and opportunities through showcasing, celebrating and supporting the best up and coming talent.
How will this scheme benefit your organisation?
The Top 30 scheme is designed to give your talent recognition for the contribution they are making in your organisation, whilst also supporting them with a programme designed to further enhance their skills so they can become a greater asset to your business. Our scheme also provides an opportunity for your business to showcase itself as a supporter and advocate of young talent, as well as to give your organisation a number of PR opportunities.
What does a Top 30 selection entail?
The Top 30 scheme is a 12-month process which encompasses our announcement, video production, a celebration event and the LEAP Programme.
- Deadline for nominations – Friday 24th January 2025
- Internal announcements – February 2025
- Video production – February and March 2025
- External announcements (press coverage / articles etc) – March 2025
- Celebration evening – venue and dates – TBC
- LEAP Programme – May to December 2025
How can you get involved?
All you must do to take part in the event is nominate your employees who you deem worthy of winning our Top 30 Under 30 Award to let us know why they deserve to be shortlisted. There will also opportunities for you to put your company name on the event with one of our sponsorship packages.
What happens after you enter?
All nominations will be judged by a judging panel, and the Top 30 will be shortlisted. All shortlisted nominees will be notified by Friday 2nd February 2024.
Where can you buy tickets for the celebration evening?
Tickets will be available upon announcement of the winners. Companies who have winners selected will get first refusal.
When will I know if our employee has been shortlisted?
The individual who nominated the employee will be notified week commencing Friday 2nd February 2024 prior to the announcements on Wednesday 15th March 2024.
How can I submit a nomination?
To submit your nomination, fill in the form linked below.
What makes an employee worthy of an award?
A Top 30 Under 30 winner is someone who significantly contributes to your organisation and is willing to go above and beyond. They may have overcome adversity to fill the role they currently hold or may act as a source of inspiration and motivation for their colleagues. They may have solved business problems or taken on extra responsibilities and have exceeded expectations with the way they have handled them. They may have implemented changes to the business that improve productivity, delighted customers, or improved profitability.
Importantly, the nominee must be under 30 years of age as of 31st December 2023.
When is the entry deadline?
Nominations must be submitted by Friday 19th January 2024.
