VermontBiz 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 nominated by the Vermont business community. This is our 17th year,” said VermontBiz Publisher Katie Kittell. “We received over 140 outstanding nominations this year. The total number of honorees over the past 17 years now totals 760,” Kittell said. “The six judges had a difficult time choosing the top 40. These young professionals have chosen to make Vermont home. These honorees over the years have stepped up as leaders, not only at their place of employment but also in their communities,” Kittell said.

VermontBiz will honor Vermont’s most accomplished young leaders at the Rising Stars special event on November 4th. The honorees will also be featured in the November issue of VermontBiz.

FAST FACTS: Of the 40 honorees, there are 2 from Addison County, 4 from Bennington County, 1 from Caledonia County, 19 from Chittenden County, 3 from Franklin County, 1 from Lamoille County, 2 from Rutland County, 2 from Washington County, 4 from Windham County and 2 from Windsor County. The average age of the honorees is 34 years old. The oldest is 39 and the youngest is 26.