Millennial Superstar Nominations
Welcome to the 2nd annual VISTA Millennial Superstars Awards Celebration Lunch…
VISTA Millennial SuperStars Initiative is Sponsored by:
VISTA Today and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), together with Wilmington University, Brumbaugh Wealth Management, and Victory Brewing Company are searching for Chester County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders under the age of 40.
Do you know a young Chester 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 2021 class of VISTA Millennial Superstars.
Nominations must be submitted below by midnight, November 27th. The 2021 class of VISTA Millennial Superstars will be announced on December 14th followed by an Awards Celebration Lunch on February 4th, 2021 at Victory Brewing Company Parkesburg.
Award recipient’s profiles will be featured in VISTA Today’s daily emails every day leading up to the Awards Celebration Lunch on February 4th, 2021 at Victory Brewing Company Parkesburg.
Have questions or want to know more about the VISTA Millennial Superstars initiative?
Check out our FAQ Below.
*Nominees must live or work in Chester County or be enrolled in a Chester County-based university and be 39-years-old or younger on December 31st, 2020.
VISTA Millennial SuperStars Initiative is Sponsored by:
What is VISTA Millennial Superstars?
VISTA Millennial Superstars is a recognition program, highlighted by an awards celebration lunch on February 4th, 2021 that recognizes 40 young professionals (18- to 40-year-old millennials) who are breaking down walls and reshaping Chester County through their talent, persistence, and determination.
When will VISTA Today publish this class of VISTA Millennial Superstars?
The 2021 class of VISTA Millennial Superstars will be announced on Dec. 14, 2020.
When do nominations begin?
The nominations open on Oct. 5th and close on November 2nd. When nominations are open, the link can be found on the VISTA Millennial Superstars home page.
What are the qualifications for VISTA Millennial Superstars?
Aside from achieving notable success in their chosen profession or trade, recipients must be 39-years-old or younger (as of December 31, 2020), work, live, or study in Chester County, and be actively engaged, either professionally or through their volunteer work, in efforts to improve Chester County’s quality of place.
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 (impact on their community, company, industry or on Chester County’s overall quality of place)
How can I nominate someone for VISTA Millennial Superstars?
Nominations must be submitted online.
Can I nominate myself
Yes. Fill out the nominee 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 VISTA Millennial Superstars?
A panel of Chester County business and civic leaders made up of VISTA Today’s publisher, editor, and event sponsors.
I have someone who is a perfect fit, but I don’t know the exact details on their success. What should I do?
Email the name and contact information directly to Rebecca Martin Krug at rmkrug@vista.today. We’ll be sure to follow up with each person directly, letting them know that someone thought they would be a good fit for the award.
When will winners be notified?
VISTA Millennial Superstars will be notified of the status of their nomination in early December.
Will I be informed if my nominee was not selected?
No. Only selected nominees will be informed in advance of publication of the VISTA Millennial Superstars award recipients.
If I have not heard from VISTA Today by Dec. 14, 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.
I want to nominate my boss, but would it be better if someone higher up nominated him? Can I nominate a family member?
You can nominate anyone: yourself, a client, a family member, your boss, an employee, or an acquaintance. The most important thing is that you state a clear, 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 will turn 40 before December 31, 2020. 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, VISTA Today’s publisher vets the candidates and submits lists to the VISTA Millennial Superstar selection committee. The selection committee then holds a series of meetings to determine 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 Chester County companies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and firms.
What is required of those who are selected?
Selected nominees must make themselves available for an interview with a VISTA Today’s editor or reporter. They are also required to participate in a photo shoot with a VISTA Today photographer. Declining either of these requests will 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 VISTA 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 professions and industries.
VISTA Today is hosting the 2nd annual VISTA Millennial Superstars Awards Celebration Luncheon to recognize 40 professionals under the age of 40 who are breaking down walls, shattering expectations and making their company, nonprofit or Chester County a better place.
We expect to receive more than 300 nominations and are preparing the list to be announced on December 14, 2020.
Announcement
We expect the annual VISTA Millennial Superstars event will be, by far, the most popular story on VISTA Today in 2020-21, with over 50 stories and recipient profiles garnering more than 100,000 page views.
In addition to publicizing the list and recipient profiles on VISTA Today, we have a social media reach of more than 10,000 followers and influencers that includes executives, attorneys, directors, bankers, developers, entrepreneurs, and educators.
VISTA Today has an email list of more than 32,000 opt-in subscribers, a monthly readership of 250,000, and engagement across four social media channels including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
Hybrid Awards Celebration Luncheon
Scheduled for February 4, 2021, the VISTA Millennial Superstars Hybrid awards Celebration Luncheon will draw a combined online and in-person crowd of 500 to 1,000 attendees, the vast majority of which are business owners, senior executives, middle managers and decision makers at Chester County businesses, nonprofits, universities, schools, and government organizations.
Sponsoring the VISTA Millennial Superstars initiative and event will deliver your message to a highly curated audience of the region’s most influential and affluent individuals.
Executive Sponsor – $12,000 (no more than four executive sponsors)
- Logo placement in each of more than 50 VISTA Today stories promoting the recognition celebration event and honoree profiles.
- Designation as an Executive Sponsor of the VISTA Millennial Superstars celebration in all promotional material
- Ten tickets to the awards celebration (while supply lasts) or up to ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Two-minute speaking slot w/slide at the beginning of the award celebration to share a business message and increase company awareness
- Front-and-center participation in the awards celebration
- Branding on award plaques that are regularly displayed in the office and on desks of the winners and shared on social media by VISTA Today and the recipients themselves
- Exhibition table at the celebration event and a virtual room in which to display informational material, promote services and distribute swag
- Large logo placement and company description on VISTA Millennial Superstars home page and on each recipient’s profile post (expected combined pageviews of up to 100,000)
- Logo placement on all celebration event tents and in Victory Brewing catered lunches
- Full-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
- Logo placement in four event email communications sent to 32,000+ subscribers and on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Opportunity to provide marketing/promotional items for celebration event honorees and participants
- A seat on the VISTA Millennial Superstar honoree selection committee
- Contact info for all VISTA Millennial Superstar nominees and recipients
Food Sponsor – $10,000 (Sold – Victory Brewing)
- Branding at the food stations and on catered lunches
- Designation as the food sponsor of the VISTA Millennial Superstars celebration in all promotional material
- Ten tickets to the awards celebration (while supply lasts) or up to ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Exhibition table at the celebration event and a virtual room in which to display informational material, promote services and distribute swag
- Large logo placement and company description on VISTA Millennial Superstars home page and on each recipient’s profile post (expected combined pageviews of up to 100,000)
- Logo placement on all celebration event tents and in Victory Brewing catered lunches
- Logo placement in four event email communications sent to 32,000+ subscribers and on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Full-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
- Contact info for all VISTA Millennial Superstar nominees and recipients
Drink Sponsor – $8,500 (Sold – Victory Brewing)
- Branding at the two bar stations
- Designation as the drink sponsor of the VISTA Millennial Superstars celebration in all promotional material
- Ten tickets to the awards celebration (while supply lasts) or up to ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Exhibition table at the celebration event and a virtual room in which to display informational material, promote services and distribute swag
- Large logo placement and company description on VISTA Millennial Superstars home page and on each recipient’s profile post (expected combined pageviews of up to 100,000)
- Logo placement on all celebration event tents and in Victory Brewing catered lunches
- Logo placement in four event email communications sent to 32,000+ subscribers and on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Full-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
- Contact info for all VISTA Millennial Superstar nominees and recipients
Dessert Sponsor – $7,500 (no more than one dessert sponsor)
- Branding at the dessert station and on the Victory Brewing catered lunches
- Ten tickets to the awards celebration (while supply lasts) or up to ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Exhibition table at the celebration event and a virtual room in which to display informational material, promote services and distribute swag
- Large logo placement and company description on VISTA Millennial Superstars home page and on each recipient’s profile post (expected combined pageviews of up to 100,000)
- Logo placement on all celebration event tents and in Victory Brewing catered lunches
- Large logo placement in four event email communications sent to 32,000+ subscribers and on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Full-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
- Contact info for all VISTA Millennial nominees and recipients
Gold Sponsor – $6,000 (no more than 5 Gold Sponsors)
- Five tickets to the awards celebration (while supply lasts) or up to ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Exhibition table at the celebration event and a virtual room in which to display informational material, promote services and distribute swag
- Large logo placement and company description on VISTA Millennial Superstars home page and on each recipient’s profile post (expected combined pageviews of up to 100,000)
- Logo placement in four event email communications sent to 32,000+ subscribers and on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Half-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
- Contact info for all VISTA Millennial nominees and recipients
Silver Sponsor – $4,000 (no more than 12 Silver Sponsors)
- Five tickets to the awards celebration (while supply lasts) or up to ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Large logo placement and company description on VISTA Millennial Superstars home page and on each recipient’s profile post (expected combined pageviews of up to 100,000)
- Logo placement in four event email communications sent to 32,000+ subscribers and on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Half-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
Bronze Sponsor – $2,500 (no more than 40 Bronze Sponsors)
- Five tickets to the awards celebration (while supply lasts) or up to ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Logo placement on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Half-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
Table Sponsor – $1,750
- Ten catered Victory Brewing lunches delivered to your home or office
- Logo placement on Awards Reception & Celebration slides
- Half-page, full-color ad placement in awards program distributed to all celebration event guests
If you are interested in sponsoring the VISTA Millennial Superstars event, contact Steve Knickerbocker at sknickerbocker@vista.today or (484)437.2826.