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Taylor Falkner Nominated for Manatee Young Professionals Award
Taylor Falkner, land use and local government attorney was nominated Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) MVP Awards.
The 2023 MYP Awards celebrates professionals in Manatee County ages 21-40 who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and energy in serving the community, and seek to support other young professionals through their leadership and advocacy. Also being honored are companies and organizations that employ creative, intentional initiatives that seek to attract and retain young talent in the greater Manatee County region.
“Taylor Falkner is one of our outstanding young attorneys, who wants to be active in supporting our community,” says land use and local government partner Mark Barnebey. “Her enthusiasm and attitude for wanting to provide for a better and more vibrant Manatee County is reflected in her service and quick rise through the ranks of the Manatee Young Professionals.”
Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) is a program of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce geared towards those aged 21-40. MYP is Tampa Bay’s longest running young professional program, and provides business, social and community resources for young and young-thinking professionals in Manatee County.
Congratulations to the nominees and winners who are exceptional leaders dedicated to making Manatee County a great place to live, work and play.
Chuck Johnson, Jill McGarry, Dan VanEtten, Taylor Falkner, Jenna Meltzer, Mark Barnebey
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