Basil Lyberg, executive director of 24 Hours of Booty, Inc., was named a finalist in the inaugural Charlotte Chamber Young Professional Awards (“The YPs”). He was among four Nonprofit Leader finalists recognized at the event that took place at Extravaganza Depot.

“It was a huge honor to make it this far and to be included in the ranks of Charlotte’s extraordinary young leaders who are making an impact throughout our region,” said Lyberg, who has 12 years of nonprofit experience and has served in his leadership role at 24 Hours of Booty since 2009.

The “The YPs” honored individuals between the ages of 21 and 39 who exemplify excellence in business, leadership and community service. More than 40 nominees were narrowed down to 15 finalists in four categories. For more information, visit http://charlottechamber.com/young-professionals/charlotte-chamber-young-professionals/.

About 24 Hours of Booty

24 Hours of Booty, Inc. – which runs the Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of the LIVESTRONG Foundation and the premier national 24-hour road cycling charity event in the country – is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity located in Charlotte that provides extraordinary cycling events that are safe, fun, and open to all levels of cycling ability. Its mission is to conduct 24-hour cycling events that increase public awareness, funds, and support for the LIVESTRONG Foundation and local cancer charities. Local organizations include The Keep Pounding Fund at Carolinas Medical Center and the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas in Charlotte, the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults in Columbia, Md., Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis.

In 24 Hours of Booty’s 11-year history, more than 11,000 riders have raised more than $9 million. In addition to the 12th Annual 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, 24 Hours of Booty will also host the Second Annual 24 Hours of Booty of Indianapolis at Butler University on Friday, June 28 – Saturday, June 29, 2013; the Fifth Annual 24 Hours of Booty of Columbia, Md. at the Gateway Business Park “Booty Loop” on Saturday, Aug. 24 – Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 and the Fourth Annual 24 Hours of Booty of Atlanta at the Sandy Springs “Booty Loop” on Saturday, Oct. 5 – Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. For more information, call 704-365-4417 or visit http://www.24hoursofbooty.org/.

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