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The Forty Under 40 awards recognizes the future leaders of Central PA who are under the age of 40. These individuals are not only achieving success in their careers, but giving back in meaningful ways to the Central PA community.
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October 26, 2026
Hilton Harribsurg
One N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected]
If you have questions about this awards event, please email [email protected]
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 also recommend submitting up to three letters of recommendation to https://www.cpbj.com/recommendation-letter-form/ 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 Central Penn (Counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry or York);
– Must be 39 years of age or younger by September 30 of the event year; 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.
Should I have a letter of recommendation sent?
Past judges have told us that the letter(s) of recommendation is helpful particularly when they are not familiar with the candidate. Up to 3 letters of recommendations can be submitted to https://www.cpbj.com/recommendation-letter-form/ If you have any questions, please email to [email protected]
Do the winners have to say something?
Winners do not speak live during the event, but will be profiled in a multi-media video that will be aired during the event.
If I’m a winner, do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself as an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Sponsorship packages are available to purchase for those wanting large groups of tickets and additional benefits.
Can I buy an ad in the publication?
The Forty Under 40 program is supported through sponsorships. The ads you see in the magazine are part of the sponsorship packages. Please email [email protected]
I purchased a ticket but have not received it?
Your ticket into a live event will be your name badge at the registration table. You should receive an email with event information a day or two before the event, but this will not be a ticket.
Contact [email protected]if you have any questions issues.
2025 Forty Under 40 Honorees
Michael Andrews, RKL, LLP
Jon Anzur, PA Chamber of Business and Industry
Abigail Kerr Aungst, KPMG LLP
Mark W. Banks, Boyer & Ritter LLC
Tiffany Bender, Trout CPA
Justin Bloom, Millennium Circuits Limited
Brad Bolen, Pavone Group
Dan Boyle, emc CPAs LLC
Matthew Brennan, Fulton Bank
Vinny Cannizzaro, Pennsylvania Economy League
Sean Duffy, Conrad Siegel
Corey J. Dupree, BBBS of South-Central PA
Shaun Eng, M&T Bank
Brad A. Fisher, Royal Square Development & Construction, Inc.
Cody Matthew Gehman, Stonebridge Financial Group LLC
Ryan Christopher Givens, Saxton & Stump
Laura Keeney, WellSpan York Hospital
Brigid Landy Khuri, McNees Wallace & Nurick
Nick Khuri, Graham Packaging
Willem Creed Kiefer, Bench Mark Program
Kaleb Koons, Spooky Nook Sports
Audrey Landis, Simon Lever
Michael T. Lohss, Jr., Regal, Inc. Plumbing, Heating & A/C
Kate Martin, Morgan Stanley
Greg Mitstifer, UPMC
Jared Mizrahi, MizAuctions, LLC dba PCI Auctions East Coast
Jessica Marie Moser, Holla Spirits
Kevin C. Myhre, Barley Snyder
Laura Cathleen O’Grady, United Way of York County
Kevin M. Ortenzio, Select Asset Management & Trust
Delia Pabon, Creative Catalyst Consulting
Ryan James Polakoff, Nexterus
John “J.” M. Quain, Barley Snyder
Christopher J. Reed, The Rutter’s Companies
Braxton Joe Sponsler, Mountain Ridge Metals
Wen Tan, Highmark
Marisa Tokarsky, Deloitte
Seth Weeber, The Wankawala Organization
Carleigh Williams, Mainline Excavating, Inc.
Carly Ann Legg Wood, York College of PA
Click here to see all past honorees — CPBJ Award Database
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