Top 4 Under 40 Program
The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2nd Annual Top 4 Under 40 Program on March 1, 2023. This program recognizes the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Last year’s recipients were: David Novstrup, Bea Smith, Spencer Sommers and Sarah Viola.
Top 4 Under 40 is a program the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce started in 2022 to recognize the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. All nominees for the award must be between the ages of 21 & 39; are Aberdeen and/or Brown County residents; exemplify the qualities of a true leader and Aberdonian; are enroute or have already truly impacted our community for the better through their career and profession, community & civic involvement and personal or philanthropic efforts; and make our community a better place because they’re in it.
2023 Award recipients will be unveiled at the 2023 ABBY Awards in September, and will also be publicly recognized in the November/December PROGRESS Magazine, social media, website, etc. Each recipient also receives a $250 cash prize.
If you have questions about the program, contact the Chamber at (605) 225-2860 or gail@aberdeen-chamber.com.
Nominations will open March 1, 2023 and close May 5, 2023. Please start thinking about a nominees who:
- Is between the ages of 21- 39
- Is an Aberdeen and/or Brown County resident
- Exemplifies the qualities of a true leader
- Is enroute to or has already truly impacted our community and region for the better through their career and profession, community and civic involvement, personal or philanthropic efforts, etc.
- Makes the Aberdeen area a better place because they’re in it
To nominate someone for an award, please complete the nomination form found HERE and return to the Chamber by May 5, 2023. You can also email gail@aberdeen-chamber.com if you need the form in a different format.
Once we receive your nomination, we will contact your nominee, asking them to complete a more detailed application and return to the Chamber by June 1st.
The candidate pool will be narrowed down to 12 finalists, who will be interviewed by the Top 4 Under 40 Selection Committee. They will ultimately determine the 4 Award Recipients.