“Everybody’s put on earth to help people,” is a quote that reminds TyShaun Allen of his purpose.
Josh Carter and Adrian “Soca” Wibowo agree their profitable company wouldn’t be what it is today without the lessons learned along the way.
It’s the teachers who Shane Yates learned from in his own days in the classroom that inspired him to pursue a career in education.
At Foundation for Youth, Tim Green is the man behind the scenes who has increased teen involvement by over 100 youth in just two years. He says, “You get out of it what you put into it.” That’s his mantra.
Susan Villegas moved to Columbus just 15 months ago — her first-ever visit to the Midwest. She took a chance and found her place in the community she now calls home.
Nathan Red identified a need, and he took action. Believing that all people should be treated equally, Red created an organization that now serves hundreds of people across nine Indiana counties.
And even with all their differences, these seven young professionals from Bartholomew County have one thing in common: They turned their passions into action.
These individuals were each recognized for their contributions to the community Friday during the NextGen Awards sponsored by the Columbus Young Professionals and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. The event drew more than 200 people to The Commons to celebrate the young adults, all under 40 years old.
For more on this story see Saturday’s Republic.
