Emerging Leaders 2024: 4 Under 40

Emerging Leaders "4 Under 40" Award Nominations Now Being Accepted Through October 10, 2024.

United Way of Lake County's Emerging Leaders 4 Under 40 Awards honors our community's next generation of leaders. Save the date of Thursday, January 16th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm to join us for a celebratory evening where we will pay tribute to Lake County's best and brightest young professionals in the areas of leadership, community involvement, entrepreneurship and professional accomplishment.

Nominate someone today! For complete details and a nomination form, click here now!

Nominations are being accepted through October 10, 2024.

We look forward to recognizing this outstanding group of young professionals with this prestigious award for their hard work and achievements over heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Please join us for a wonderful evening, Details and last year's 2023 "4 Under 40" winners can be found below.

Date:  Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location, Sponsorship Opportunities, and Registration Information Coming Soon!

Questions? Contact Zach Siebert at zsiebert@uwlc.org or 440.639.1291.   

2023 Award Recipients 

Andie Musial
Professor of Biology, Co-Advisor of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Psi Rho, Lakeland Community College

Anna Dey
Owner, Smoothie King (Mentor & Painesville); Owner, Clean Eatz (Mentor & Westlake); Owner, The Yard on 3rd (Willoughby); Owner, The Vitamin Shoppe (Huber Heights); Partner, Bario Tacos + Tequila (Columbus & Pittsburgh); Founder & Director, The 24 in 24

Sarah Bals
Owner, 440 Marketing; Executive Director, Lake County Development Council

Lindsay Defeo
Owner, Leolo Hospitality (Mentor)

Past Winners

For a list of past winners, click here.