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The Rochester Business Journal will celebrate the 29th annual Forty Under 40 awards program in 2023. We have celebrated 1,120 outstanding young professionals with this award and will add another 40 honorees to this exclusive group. This event recognizes and brings together the individuals who will be the future leaders of Rochester. These individuals are not only achieving success in their careers but giving back in meaningful ways to the Rochester community.
Awards Celebration
November 28, 2023
The Strong National Museum of Play
1 Manhattan Square Drive
5:30 p.m. – Registration and Network Reception
6:15 p.m. – Awards program in the Paychex Theatre
7:30 p.m. – Dinner and celebration continues
Reserve your sponsorship today and secure a table to celebrate!
Sponsorship benefits include a table for your guests, the right to use the Forty Under 40 logo, multimedia marketing opportunities and much more depending on the sponsorship level you choose.
This event is limited attendance and will sell out. Tables are only available with sponsorship. If any seats are available after the sponsorship deadline, a limited number of individual tickets will go on sale.
For sponsorship information, contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this event, please email [email protected].
The Rochester Business Journal has hosted and celebrated the Forty Under 40 awards program since 1995. This event recognizes and brings together the individuals who will be the future leaders of Rochester. These individuals have not only achieved success in their careers but have given back in a meaningful way to the Rochester community.
What is the nomination process and the steps to take?
Once the online nomination form is completed an automated email will be sent to the individual nominated (the email address entered in the “Nominee Email” field) and a submission receipt will be sent to the email placed in the “Nominator’s Email” field.
In order for the nominee to continue with the process they must fill out the application form by the application deadline listed in the automated email and on the corresponding event landing page.
We do also suggest that up to three letters of recommendation be sent to [email protected] by the application deadline to be included in the nominee’s judging packet as supporting materials. This is not a requirement, but an added benefit.
How can I be considered for the Forty Under 40 award?
In order to be considered, candidates:
– Must demonstrate significant professional accomplishment within your category as well as strong civic commitment in our community;
– Must be employed in Greater Rochester;
– Must be 39 years of age or younger by the event date; and
– May be self-nominated or nominated by another person.
While anyone can nominate, we recommend nominations come from a senior leader in the candidate’s organization or another member of the non-profit board the candidate sits on. It is then required that the nominee go through the entire application process, please see above response for more details on that.
Who are the judges and what are they looking for when selecting the Forty Under 40?
A panel of judges consisting of prior year honorees from different professions select the current year Forty Under 40 honorees through a judging process. It is essential that the candidate prove a combination of excelling professionally and making significant contributions in the community. It is helpful to have at least one letter of recommendation from someone that can speak to both of these achievements.
Can I save the nomination or application forms while I’m working on them?
Unfortunately, at this time you cannot, but we’re working to fix that. In the meantime, we suggest either filling out the forms on a separate sheet of paper and/Word Doc first or be prepared to spend some time in the form.
If I’m an honoree, do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself if you are an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Please, note that all RBJ events are limited attendance based on location. Honorees and sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Individual tickets will only go on sale if space is available after sponsorship deadlines.
What is included in sponsorship packages?
Sponsorship opportunities to include a table for your guests, multimedia marketing, logo usage and much more depending on the level your company selects. For more sponsorship information and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected].
Can I buy an ad in the publication?
Please contact Suzanne Fischer-Huettner to place an add or purchase a sponsorship package.
If you still have additional questions or concerns, please email [email protected]
2023 Honorees
Sarah Bain-Lucey
Deloitte
Brent Bish
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Nash Bock
Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity
Ryan Brandt
Rochester’s Cornerstone Group
Soyeon Caruso
Bank of America
Michael Cocquyt
LaBella Associates
Ashley Cross
The Hub585
Eric M. Ferrante
Nixon Peabody LLP
Laquanda M. Fields
Rochester City School District
Ke’Shara Webb Fields
CPL
Jeiri Flores
University of Rochester
Michaela Gascon
KJT Group, Inc.
Jennifer Gillen
LaBella Associates
Leah Granger
OakWood Financial Services
Anthony Hall
Community Resource Collaborative
Bill Kaser
Chick-fil-A Irondequoit
Caitlin Forsyth Kireker
Harter Secrest and Emery
Mary Leo
The Housing Council at PathStone
Ana Liss
Monroe County
Cait Loury, Ed.D.
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
Louie Maier
Brandmint & Delighted Hospitality Group
Matthew Martin
Tactical Construction, Inc.
Nicole Matthews
Rochester Insitute of Technology
Miguel Melendez
Ibero-American Action League, Inc.
Shanterra Mitchum
Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.
Pete Nabozny
The Children’s Agenda
Lesley E. Niebel
Faraci Lange, LLP
Evelyn Parker
K12
Andrew Pluta
Select Fabricators
Dylan Potter
Howe & Rusling, Inc.
Samuel Remp
L3Harris Technologies | Communication Systems
Kevyn Rustici
Gallagher Benefit Services
Bo Shoemaker
Monroe County Law Department
Christie Smith
Nazareth University
Neha Sood
Rochester Institute of Technology
Alyssa Tallo
Monroe Community Hospital (MCH)
Deborah Turner
2-1-1/LIFE LINE (Goodwill of the Finger Lakes)
Melissa Valle
Knauf Shaw LLP
Josie Wilson
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP
Kevin Woodworth
DeJoy & Co. CPAs, LLP
Past Honorees
Nominations for this year have closed. Nominations for the 2024 Forty Under 40 awards will re-open on November 29, 2023. We look forward to your future nomination!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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