The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville Thursday announced the winners of the 2026 NELAS during a ceremony at Marathon Music Works.
Stephanie Coleman
Photo: Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
According to a release, this is the 19th year of the NELAS (Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards), which honor the region’s young professionals ages 21-40 for their career accomplishments and community contributions.
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