The Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) has begun its first search to find 30 exceptional young workers under the age of 30 who have the potential to become leading professionals in internal comms.

The ’30 under 30’ Awards will be given to those who stand out and show determination and expertise in their job.

IoIC believe it is important to identify and support talented practitioners especially at the early stages of their career. The awards are designed to highlight excellence, creativity and business sense.

“This is helping us to shape the future of IC,” says IoIC President Suzanne Peck. “We want to recognise the talent that’s now coming into internal communication, to profile and showcase those under 30 who are demonstrating they have what it takes to make a difference.”

The winners who make the ’30 under 30’ list will become members of an exclusive network for sharing thoughts, best practise and will contribute to the growth of the IoIC and IC industry. Experienced senior practitioners will be judging entries and will announce the top 30 on 21 November 2012.