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40 Leaders Under Forty
Sponsored by InterBusiness Issues magazine, 40 Leaders Under Forty is an annual celebration of young leaders in central Illinois.
Through nominations submitted by the community, 40 of the area's top business and community leaders are chosen each year and honored at a prestigious reception at the Hotel Pere Marquette.
The 15th class of 40 Leaders Under Forty will be recognized in November 2008. Nomination forms will be available on this website beginning August 1st. The deadline for receiving nominations is September 15th.
Previous Winners
- Read about the Class of 2007!
- View photos and read bios of previous 40 Leaders Under Forty recipients.
- View an alphabetical list of previous winners.
- View photos from the 2007 ceremony and 2006 ceremony.
- Are you a 40 Leaders Under Forty alumnus? Have you moved recently? Fill out our online change-of-address form and let us know!
Process
A panel of judges carefully reviews the nominations and determines those who most aptly demonstrated successful leadership qualities and accomplishments in the greater Peoria area — those who have made a difference, those who best define the spirit of youthful initiative throughout our community.
40 Leaders are chosen from various fields including:
| Accounting | Health Care |
| Advertising | Hospitality |
| Agriculture | Information Technology |
| Architecture | Insurance |
| Arts | Legal |
| Automotive | Manufacturing |
| Banking | Marketing |
| Building Trades | Non-Profit |
| Communications | Real Estate |
| Construction | Retail |
| Education | Recreation |
| Engineering | Stock Brokerage |
| Entertainment | Technology |
| Food & Beverage | Transportation |
| Government | Utilities |
Sponsors
40 Leaders Under Forty would not be possible without the generous support of its sponsors. Is your company interested in a sponsorship? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits by contacting us online or calling 309-683-3060 today!
