The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has launched this year's edition of its Top 40 Under 40 magazine, the publication that showcases many of the city's up-and-comers.
Now in its third year, the magazine has gained newfound support over that time, according to Chamber CEO Christie Ray.
"What makes this year's Top 40 initiative particularly special is the incredible partners who have come on board to support the project and help us amplify these good news stories," Ray said.
Those partners include the City of Prince George, the University of Northern British Columbia UNBC-Continuing Studies, Hell Yeah Prince George!, Business Development Bank of Canada and Telus.
The magazine is not the only place where finalists will be profiled. For 40 consecutive days, starting today, they will be individually highlighted through chamber and community partner social media networks and online.
Additionally, each Top 40 finalist profile will be posted on the City's MoveUp Prince George website as a way to attract new residents to the city and increase pride for those who already call Prince George home.
Winners are chosen based on such values as professional achievements, experience, leadership and community involvement.
The publication recognizes Prince George's rising stars, individuals from a wide range of industries who have already achieved considerable success for their age.
What began as a feel good publication has also become a community tool. Copies continue to be used by businesses and organizations, like the Northern Health Authority and Canfor, in their employee recruitment efforts, according to the Chamber.
Copies are available at the Chamber office, 890 Vancouver St., and online at issuu.com/princegeorgechamberofcommerce/docs/top_40_final.
This year's list:
- Aaron LeBlanc (UNBC);
- Bahar Mostofee Afshar (Community Futures Fraser-Fort George);
- Bjorn Butow (Northern Health);
- Braydon Ouellet (Prince George Cougars);
- Carolynne Burkholder-James (Heather Sadler Jenkins LLP);
- Chantelle Wilson (Northern Health);
- Christian Gonzalez Becerra (Tsay Keh Dene Nation);
- Christina Doll (Initiatives Prince George);
- Dean Rolufs (CIBC Wood Gundy);
- Emily O'Reilly (UNBC);
- Eoin Foley (Nancy O's Restaurant);
- Eric Depenau (Ministry of Forests);
- Esther Schwenning (Northern Lights Denture Clinic);
- Heather Lamb (Spinal Cord Injury B.C.);
- Jason Hamborg (6ixSigma Productions);
- Jeremy Stewart (Prince George Symphony Orchestra);
- Jillian Merrick (City of Prince George);
- Julia McLachlan (CBI Home Health);
- Kaitlyn Vecchio (Prince George Public Library);
- Kara Biles (Canfor);
- Kelsy Polnik (Game Quest);
- Kevin Pederson (West Coast Canning);
- Kyrke Gaudreau (UNBC);
- Maeve Hanna (Two Rivers Gallery);
- Mandy Paavola (MP Makeup Artistry);
- Mike Davis (2015 Canada Winter Games);
- Mike Jurkovic (Community Futures Fraser-Fort George);
- Nav Mann (Mann Dental);
- Noemie Touchette (Northern Lights Estate Winery);
- Peter James (UNBC);
- Ray Noonan (Scotia Private Client Group);
- Reza Akbari (Shiraz Caf and Restaurant);
- Rheanna Robinson (UNBC);
- Rich Abney (CKPG - The Jim Pattison Broadcasting Group);
- Ross Birchall (Wellesley Consulting Group);
- Satinder Klair (The Jim Pattison Broadcasting Group);
- Scott McWalter (UNBC);
- Stephanie and Mark Trumphour (Ruckus Skis, Boards and Bikes);
- Tim Bennett (Big Brothers Big Sisters PG / School District 57);
- Todd Jordan (UNBC).
