MONTCO Millennial Superstars Nominations

Welcome to the 2^nd annual
MONTCO Millennial Superstars Celebration

… to recognize 40 professionals under the age of 40 who are breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and making their company, nonprofit and Montgomery County a better place.

MONTCO Today presenting sponsor Montgomery County Community College are searching for Montgomery County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders under the age of 40.

Do you know a young Montgomery County professional* who is breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and doing remarkable work in their profession or community?

Nominate yourself, a friend, colleague, or associate to be in the 2023 class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars.

Nominations must be submitted below by midnight, October 28^th. The 2023 class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars will be announced during the week of November 14^th and will be followed by an Awards Reception & Celebration on February 22^ndat Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. Award recipient’s profiles will be featured in MONTCO Today’s daily e-mails every day leading up to the Awards Reception & Celebration on February 22_^nd, 2023 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell.

The profiles of each MONTCO Millennial Superstar will be featured in MONTCO Today’s daily e-mails every day leading up to the Awards Celebration Luncheon.

Have questions or want to know more about the MONTCO Millennial Superstars initiative?
Check out our FAQ Below.

*Nominees must live or work in Montgomery County or be enrolled in a Montgomery County-based university and have been 39-years-old or younger on February 1, 2023.

Millennial Superstars Nomination

Nominee's Information
(All Fields Required, Except Birthdate)
Name*
First Last
Title*
Company Name*
Email*
Work or Cell Number*
Birthdate
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Describe in detail the nominee's leadership qualities, career achievements and any other details that makes them a Superstar*
Describe in detail the nominee’s community activities and how they make a positive impact and bring people together in the community and/or county.*
Your Information
(All Fields Required)
- I am nominating myself
Name*
First Last
Title*
Company Name*
Email*
Work or Cell Number*
How do you know the nominee?*
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

MONTCO Millennial Superstars Initiative is Sponsored by:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is MONTCO Millennial Superstars?

MONTCO Millennial Superstars is a recognition program, highlighted by an Awards Celebration on February 22, 2023 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, that recognizes 40 young professionals (18 to 40 year old millennials) who are breaking down walls and reshaping Montgomery County through their talent, persistence, and determination.

When will MONTCO Today publish this class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars?

The 2023 class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars will be announced announced the week of November 14^th, 2022.

When do nominations begin?

The nominations open on September 19^th and close on October 28^th. When nominations are open, the link can be found on the MONTCO Millennial Superstars home page.

What are the qualifications for MONTCO Millennial Superstars?

Aside from achieving notable success in their chosen profession or trade, recipients must be 39 years old or younger (as of February 1, 2023), work, live, or study in Montgomery County, and be actively engaged, either professionally or through their volunteer work, in efforts to improve Montgomery County’s quality of life.

How will nominees be evaluated?

A committee will evaluate and select 40 award recipients from the nearly 300 expected submissions based on:
• Business success (financial results, career growth)
• Community involvement (volunteer work, advocacy)
• Leadership ability (public profile, reputation)
• Influence (positive impact on their community, company, industry or on Montgomery County’s overall quality of life)

How can I nominate someone for MONTCO Millennial Superstars?

Nominations must be submitted online.

Can I nominate myself?

Yes! Fill out the nomination form and submit it for consideration.

Can I nominate multiple Individuals?

Yes! If nominating multiple individuals, a separate form should be completed for each nomination.

Who decides who will be MONTCO Millennial Superstars?

A panel of Montgomery County business and civic leaders made up of MONTCO Today’s publisher, event sponsors and MONTCO Millennial Superstars Alumni.

When will winners be notified?

MONTCO Millennial Superstar honorees will be notified the week of November 7^th, 2022.

Will I be informed if my nominee was not selected?

No. Only selected nominees will be informed in advance of publication of the MONTCO Millennial Superstars award recipients.

If I have not heard from MONTCO Today by November 11^th, does that mean my nominee was not selected?

That would be a fair assumption, but please refer to the previous question.

Can I just call you or send you an email with the name of the person I'd like to nominate?

No. We need to have the form filled out, including contact information for the person you are nominating.

I want to nominate someone, but can I remain anonymous?

No. We need to know who you are, though we do not share nominator information with any third parties.

Can I nominate a family member?

You can nominate anyone: a family member, your boss, a client, an employee or yourself. The most important thing is that you state a clear & detailed business-oriented reason for the nomination.

Will more than one nominee from the same company be accepted?

You can nominate multiple individuals from one company, but only one will be chosen. However, multiple candidates from separate divisions of large companies could be chosen.

I would like to nominate someone, but they turned 40 before February 1^st, 2023. Can I still nominate that person?

No. Nominations for anyone who does not meet the age requirement will be discarded. We verify birthdates of finalists.

How does the process work?

After we receive a nomination, MONTCO Today’s publisher vets the candidates and submits lists to the MONTCO Millennial Superstar selection committee. The selection committee then determines which nominees will be chosen. The selection committee will strive to come up with a diverse list of award recipients that represents a broad spectrum of Montgomery County companies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and civic organizations.

What is required of those who are selected?

Selected nominees must make themselves available for an interview with MONTCO Today’s editor. They are also required to participate in a photoshoot with a MONTCO Today photographer. Declining either of these requests may disqualify the candidate.

Can I contact you to see how my nominee is doing in the judging process?

No. We don't give status reports. If we need any further information, we will contact you. Please be patient.

I was not picked for MONTCO Millennial Superstars. Can you tell me why?

With hundreds of candidates and only 40 slots, the majority of hopefuls will not be chosen. We cannot explain why a specific candidate wasn’t picked because it won't be for any one reason and may be for reasons that have to do with presenting a diverse range of individuals, professions and industries.