The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG), a program of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has announced the 2020 Young Professional (YP) of the Year Award finalists. The award recognizes a young professional in the Sarasota region that has demonstrated outstanding leadership personally, professionally, and in our community. The 2020 YP of the Year Award is presented by Kerkering, Barberio & Co.

This year's finalists are Ross Johnston, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium; Shantel Norman, Visit Sarasota County; Elizabeth Stamoulis, Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen; Lauren Tominelli, Sarasota County Government; and Chelsa Vahtomin, Coldwell Banker.

The winner of the YP of the Year Award will be announced at the 2020 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards on Friday, August 28, at 12 p.m. This year's event will be virtual.