The Valley Young Professionals (VYP), a division of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, today announced the nominees for  the 2011 Young Professional of the Year which will be acknowledged at this year’s Temecula Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Created two years ago, this award recognizes individuals within the group that have gone above and beyond in helping to grow VYP and expand its reach throughout the community.

Congratulations to the nominees for 2011 Young Professional of the Year: (photos)

Nicole Albrecht, Financial Accounting Services, Inc.

Christine Chappell, eMedia Insiders         

Ashley Garing, The Creative Bar        

Jason Hope, JD Promotions         

Michael Klein, Nigro & Nigro, PC         

Adam Ruiz, AR Home Loans Direct, Inc.

“2011 was another successful year for the Valley Young Professionals. The goals set at the beginning of the year were achieved and far surpassed. I am so proud of the group and all that was accomplished within the community,” said Christine Chappell, 2012 VYP Committee Chair. “We were extremely grateful to have our monthly VYPER events in 2011 at popular locations throughout the Valley allowing us to bring in a great crowd at each venue. We wanted to give thanks to the following businesses: Killarney’s Restaurant & Irish Pub, P.F. Changs China Bistro, Longshadow Ranch Winery, Guadalajara Mexican Grill, Mount Palomar Winery, Lucille’s BBQ, Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill, Baily’s Front Street Bar & Grill, Barley & Hops Olde World Family Tavern, Black Market Brewing Company.

VYP encourages advancement through Professional, Civic and Social events with an approach that fosters collaboration and inspires young professionals to put ideas into action. Valley Young Professionals is a division of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and was created for individuals 21-40 years of age. Monthly planning meetings take place at the Chamber of Commerce on the first Thursday of the month at 8am.

For additional information on VYPER events or joining VYP, please contact Tiffany Clark at (951) 676-5090 ext. 313 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .