The Young Professionals of the Lewiston-Auburn Area will award four individuals and one business with their annual awards at the YPLAA 2011 Annual Meeting.

The meeting will be held on Friday, October 28 at the Carriage House, 1119 Lisbon St., Lewiston. The evening begins with a social starting at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and awards and comedians at 8 p.m.

This year’s YPLAA Award recipients are:

Mary LaFontaine. Mentor Award, presented to an individual who has successfully impacted a Young Professionals life to help them achieve success.

Mike Dostie. Community Involvement Award, presented to a YP who has exhibited proactive involvement in the community beyond their job duties.

Gritty McDuff’S Brewing Company. Business Champion Award, presented to a business that has supported YPLAA and/or YP’s in their organization to be a part of YPLAA and participate in events and other activities.

Julia Sleeper, Tree Street Youth. Entrepreneur Award, presented to a YP who has successfully started or expanded a business in the area.

Dustin Carrier, Carrier Lawn and Landscape. Business Person of the Year Award, presented to a YP with a nomination that stands out above the rest.

Tickets for the event are $35 each. For more information, see www.YPLAA.com or call Jenny Ziebart at 783-2249.