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ConnexFM Young Professional of the Year Award

The Young Professional of the Year Award honors an individual 35 years old and under (as of January 1, 2025) for significant contributions to ConnexFM’s goals, strategic direction, and the retail facilities management industry. 

Nominees should demonstrate the following attributes:​

  • Overall contribution of time, intellect and resources to ConnexFM's vision, mission and goals.
  • Contribution of time and resources to committee mission and goals.
  • Be actively engaged in ConnexFM, including but not limited to, young professional-related functions, events and/or initiatives.
  • Display professionalism, fairness, operational organization, etc. within his/her company.
  • Display leadership within the facilities management industry.
  • Demonstrate unwavering integrity, character, and enjoy industry-wide respect for their professional standing.
  • Nominator may submit multiple nominations.

Nominee Eligibility Requirements:

  • Individual 35 years old and under (as of January 1, 2025).
  • Must be a current ConnexFM member for a minimum of three (3) years consecutively.
  • Must be a current ConnexFM member in good standing having no outstanding ethics violations.
  • ConnexFM Board of Directors members are ineligible for this award.

If you have a candidate in mind and find the submission process difficult, need assistance or have questions, email awards@connexfm.com or call 972-231-9810.

Past Award Winners

2024: Krystal Vasquez

2023: Nick Straka

2022: Alex DiPetro

2021: Amanda Smith

2020: N/A

2019: Jessica Fumo

2018: Monica Ferrer