VermontBiz Recognizes Vermont’s Rising Stars Class of 2023

Outstanding young leaders chosen for contributions to the Vermont economy and their community

Vermont Business Magazine (VermontBiz) is proud to announce the winners of its Rising Stars recognition award. The list is comprised of 40 winners under the age of 40. Award recipients were selected by a panel of judges for their commitment to business growth, professional excellence, and involvement in their communities.

“We are thrilled by the response to this initiative to recognize these up-and-coming leaders nominated by the Vermont business community. This is our fourteenth year,” said VermontBiz Publisher John Boutin. “We received over 130 outstanding nominations this year. The total number of honorees over the past 14 years now totals 641,” Boutin said. “The five judges had a difficult time picking the top 40. These young professionals have chosen to make Vermont home. These honorees over the years have stepped up as leaders, not only at their place of employment but also in their communities,” Boutin said.

VermontBiz will honor Vermont's most accomplished young leaders at the Rising Stars special event on November 2nd. The honorees will also be featured in the November issue of VermontBiz.

FAST FACTS: Of the 40 honorees, there are 23 women and 17 men. There are 2 from Addison County, 2 from Bennington County, 15 from Chittenden County, 2 from Lamoille County, 4 from Rutland County, 10 from Washington County, 2 from Windsor County and 3 from Windham County. The average age of the honorees is 35 years old. The oldest is 39 and the youngest is 26 years old.

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Rising Stars Class of 2023