ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) proudly hosted the 2025 Alaska Young Professionals Summit on April 10-12, 2025 in Anchorage, AK. The two-day conference featured immersive workshops and compelling seminars presented by successful and experienced government, business, and community leaders. Programs and events were geared toward all levels of employees and executives, and welcomed 200+ professionals of all ages and industries.

The 2025 Summit was designed to help professionals grow, no matter where they are in their career journey. A wide range of topics were covered, from the practical (negotiation, employee management) to the cutting-edge (artificial intelligence, peak performance), and everything in between. For the digital program, click here.

This year’s Alaska Young Professionals Summit Award finalists and winners are:

Alaska Young Professional of the Year

• WINNER! Celeste Earley, Philanthropy Officer, The Alaska Community Foundation
• Amanda Allard, Digital Marketing Project Manager, MSI Communications
• Krysten Demientieff, Partner & CEO, Brilliant Media Strategies

Alaska Entrepreneur of the Year

• WINNER! Nathan Bentley, Owner & Executive Chef, Altura Bistro
• Elizabeth Freeman, Founder,
• NUNA LLC
• Joey Barranco, Owner, Mary's Rose Creative

For the digital program, click here, and to view photos visit the Anchorage Chamber YPG Facebook page.

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ABOUT THE ANCHORAGE CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP

YPG is the largest young professional organization in Alaska, with over 400 active members. YPG enhances careers through social, philanthropic, and professional development activities and events. YPG aims to connect diverse young professionals across the area to create a force that will both strengthen and grow Anchorage and its young professional community, with the ultimate goal of attracting even more young professionals to share their talents and make Anchorage their home. For more info, visit anchoragechamber.org/ypg.