Honorees of the BestSlope NEXT Gen Awards,
YP Summit 2025
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
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Selena Sanchez
Director of Marketing
Grand Junction Economic Partnership
Congratulations to Selena Sanchez with Grand Junction Economic Partnership on her recognition for Young Professional of the Year! Selena was nominated by a number of people for her participation and leadership of the Colorado Companies to Watch Grand Junction chapter and her work in promoting economic development in the region.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF THE QUARTERS
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Young Professional of the Quarter is an award that honors Mesa County young professionals within YPNMC who have done an exceptional job representing young professionals or has made great achievements while being a member. The Board of Directors is always seeking nominations for the next Young Professional of the Quarter!
 Erin Gordon, Nothing Bundt Cakes YP of the Quarter, Q4 2025 |  Matt Bell from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership as our 2nd Young Professional of the Quarter for 2024. |  Renaya Demarest, Account Director at GROWL Agency, was recognized as the Young Professional of the Quarter for October 2021. |
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 Gabriela Garayar, Western Slope Development Manager with Food Bank of the Rockies, was recognized as the first quarter YP of the Quarter for 2022. |
TESTIMONIALS
CANDICE WALTON
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES
"I have met all my closest friends through YPN. When I was new to the Grand Valley, this is where I found people who enjoy learning."
ASHLEY WOODMANSE
KONICA MINOLTA
"YPN is a great networking opportunity. Plus, it looks good to current and future employers that want to see a history of community involvement and leadership."
BEVERLY DURFEE
FREELANCE WRITER
"The candidate forum YPN put on was so helpful. I'm so glad I got to go to an unbiased presentation of the candidates."