Vermont Business Magazine is proud to announce the winners of its Rising Stars recognition award. The list is comprised of 40 winners under the age of 40. Award recipients were selected by a panel of judges for their commitment to business growth, professional excellence and involvement in their communities.

“We are thrilled by the response to this initiative to recognize these up-and-coming leaders, this is our tenth year” said VBM Publisher John Boutin. “We received over 240 outstanding nominations this year. The five judges had a difficult time picking the top 40. These young professionals have chosen to make Vermont home. For these young professionals it’s not just about business. It’s about them making a difference in their communities,” Boutin said.

FAST FACTS: Of the 40 honorees, there are 15 men and 25 women. There are 15 from Chittenden County, 8 from Windham County, 7 from Rutland County, 3 from Bennington County, 2 from Caledonia County, 1 from Washington County, 1 from Lamoille County, 1 from Franklin County , 1 from Addison County, and 1 from Orange County. The average age of the honorees is 33 years old. The oldest is 39 and the youngest is 25 years old.