Young Professionals Group
GUIDELINES:
1. Nominations can be made by employers and peers. Self-nominations are also accepted.
2. Nominees must be under 40 at time of nomination, and live or work within Sarasota County.
3. All eligible nominations will be reviewed by a panel of community leaders to determine the finalists and winner.
4. Finalists MUST be available to attend the 2026 YP Summit on May 28th.
5. Nominees must be an active member of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group and work for a Chamber member organization.
Be In Good Company
The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG), a program of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is an organization of dedicated, talented young professionals ranging in age from 21-40 in Sarasota County. Since May 2003, YPG has been dedicated to helping our members grow personally, professionally, and as leaders in the community we love!
Our Mission
To connect, promote and support local young professionals through social activities, community involvement and professional development.
Our Vision
A dynamic community with a high quality of life for Young Professionals.
Become A Member
Membership to YPG is open to all individuals, aged 21-40, who live, work, or spend time in the Sarasota area.
We prorate our membership amount each month and in October you pay only $60 for the whole year! Check out some of the great benefits of joining here.
Current students may qualify for a discount on YPG Membership!
For more information, please contact ypg@sarasotachamber.com.
Meet the YPG Honorees from the 2025 Young Professionals Summit!
Videos done by Tabor J Photo & Film.
Thank You To Our Annual Sponsors & Foundation Partner!
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Thank you to our generous and supportive annual YPG Sponsors!
Because of our sponsors, we're able to offer unique programming, leadership development opportunities, and monthly networking events to our community's young professionals. THANK YOU!
If your company is looking to connect with Sarasota's young professionals, wish to showcase your business, or want to participate in retaining young professionals in our area, YPG has many partnership opportunities!