The Junction City, Manhattan and Wamego Chambers of Commerce have released the 2nd Annual 15 under 40 class of young professionals making a difference in their communities.
Winners of 2024’s 15 under 40 will be recognized at a special reception in their honor at 4:30 p.m., Jan. 18 at Prairiewood Retreats, Blue Sage Barn. If you would like to attend the reception honoring the 2024 top young professionals, go here. If you sign up for the Regional Leader’s Retreat to be held January 19, you will receive a drink ticket to use at the reception.
“As our second year participating in this program, we are excited to see the young professionals from Junction City/Geary County recognized for their achievements.” said Jordan McCann, Member Relations Director. “Last year we had our City Clerk and local business owner, Tammy Melton win and this year, Michaela Joyce, Executive Director of Junction City Main Street. Whom has not only had a huge impact on Main Street but our community as a whole”
Winners were nominated from the three counties that make up the Manhattan MSA (Riley, Pottawatomie and Geary). Nominees were then asked to complete an application that outlined their achievements in their profession as well as work in the community. From the nearly 75 nominees and over 50 applicants, an appointed committee selected the final 15.
To be eligible for nomination, you had to meet the following criteria:
- Be over the age of 18 and under the age of 40 as of November 30, 2022
- Be employed in the greater Manhattan region
- Exhibit qualities expressed in the 15 Under 40 criteria: up-and-coming star in their profession, leadership and community service
The 2024 winners are:
- Jurdene Coleman
- Natalie Gordon
- Lindsay Lowe
- Kiley Moody
- Stephanie Pierce
- Stephanie Peterson
- Cassandra Jones
- Michaela Joyce
- Kasey Kile Wilkinson
- Stephen Bridenstine
- Bailey Hinkle
- Alexis Glessner
- Sarah Duggan
- Zach Sheppard
- Kara Titus