PLUM100, The Most Influential People of Reno/Tahoe

Our September, Plum Influence Magazine is a special issue and has one main focus: to spotlight the 100 top influencers who inspire us, challenge us, open our eyes to the power of charity, get us to think broader and bigger and those who change the game.

The process of finding these 100 individuals is a multi-tiered format that goes beyond the “like us” tactic on Facebook and vote for your favorite. It is a community nomination and collective effort to find the perfect fit for each of the ten categories.

The ten categories go beyond the business savvy or politician focused it is dedicated to the following people:

Foodies: The pallet pleasers of Reno/Tahoe who create the experience we all flock to for a great meal and conversation. Chefs, Restaurant Owners, and Critics.

Beautiful Mind: The Teachers and Professors who take the time to listen, who stand up for their students, and the ones who turn learning into an experience to remember.

Scientists & Thinkers: People with brilliant minds who are dedicated to scientific theories, medical research and who are paving the way to more effective green energy practices.

Artists & Icons: Artists, musicians, entertainers and those who are helping us brand the Reno/Tahoe community in a positive forward thinking way.

Super Heroes: The guardians who protect our way of life. Veterans, active duty and reserve military members who go above and beyond to keep our area safe. Also includes Firefighters, Paramedics and our Police Force who are there for all of us ready to serve, help and give us strength when we are at our most vulnerable.

Community Leaders: People who lead our community forward in the government sector. This could be a politician or someone who works in one of our government sectors that really gives it their all to help and serve.

Charity Drivers: Our Non-Profits, individuals who dedicate a large portion of their time and voice to charity and for-profit businesses who influence others to make a difference.

EXTRAordinary: he people in our lives that join our community together. Our neighbors who reach out: grocery checkers, bar tenders, janitors, administrators, our mail men and women, baristas, waiters and waitresses, the one who still throws a block party and those who listen to someone when no one else will.

Risk-takers & Visionaries: In 2007 when our economy began to fall these people started new projects, began new businesses and new campaigns. They walk the walk of innovation and look beyond the crowd.

Economic Leaders & Industry Experts: The people who are abundant and share their knowledge in order to drive our economy and help start-ups succeed. Business and Industry experts, who are always there to answer a question, host an educational event and make people feel comfortable about joining our business community.

To kick off this great campaign we are looking for people to nominate and be a part of the inaugural PLUM100 event. Click here to nominate the prized gems of our community!  Nominations are open 5-6-2012 until midnight on May 20th 2012.

This is going to be a wonderful highlight of how great our area really is! Be a part of it and change the way Reno/Tahoe is perceived nationwide.