LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area have announced an open call for nominations for the inaugural LA’s 40 under 40. The event honors the top 40 professionals under the age of 40, as of May 13, 2016, throughout Lewiston-Auburn.

Throughout January, young professionals who live, work and play in this community will be nominated for and voted on to become named one of the 40 individuals recognized with this prestigious honor. Professionals will be classified according to 10 categories, with the top four persons with the most votes per category being recognized at YPLAA’s 2016 10th Anniversary Dinner on May 13.

Nominations are being accepted now through Jan. 31. To submit a nomination, please like the YPLAA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/youngprofessionalsofthelewistonauburnarea) and follow the link for nominee submission. Voting on all nominees will take place from Feb. 1 to 29, also on the YPLAA Facebook page.