WTVP’s 40 Leaders Under Forty is a long-standing program recognizing local young leaders who have made a significant contribution to the well-being, health and vibrancy of central Illinois. Each year, a new class is added to the roster, building on the strength of previous classes and projecting hope for the future.

Join leaders from across central Illinois in a celebration of leadership at WTVP's 40 Leaders Under Forty recognition event. Awards will be presented to 40 regional leaders in business, government, nonprofits, public affairs, community engagement and more.

WTVP’s 40 Leaders Under Forty is a long-standing program recognizing local young leaders who have made a significant contribution to the well-being, health, and vibrancy of central Illinois. Each year, a new class is added to the roster, building on the strength of previous classes and projecting hope for the future.  Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the region’s most influential young leaders. The 40 Under 40 Leaders event offers an elegant setting, inspiring stories, and meaningful connections with the visionaries shaping tomorrow.

Event:

    ∙ Thursday, March 12, 202,6 at 6 pm

    ∙ Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino

    ∙ 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611

Sponsoring and underwriting the 40 Leaders Under Forty event is an invaluable opportunity to showcase your commitment to leadership and community development. By partnering with us, you'll not only gain visibility through advertising and recognition but also help empower the next generation of leaders in our region! 

(A limited number of congratulatory and non-congratulatory sponsorships are available.)

Since 1994, young leaders in central Illinois have been recognized for their impact in business and the community through 40 Leaders Under Forty. Many of these leaders continue to invest in the region, enabling it to grow, thrive and become an outstanding place to live. Below, you'll find pictures of the many alumni of this important program. 

Row 1: Pierre Anyansi, Alexander Bousky, Brett Brooks, Nickolas Connor, Raquel Dagit, Everley Davis, Adam Donahoe, Marissa Draney, Mariam Ford, Ryan Foster

Row 2: Baylee J Gambetti, Ben Getz, Jona Hall, Michelle Hayes, Francie Hinrichsen, Ronnie Hudson II, Danni Jepson, Lexi Kaiser, Alicia Kamischke, Kerry Klesath

Row 3: Devon Knobloch, Brett D. Kolditz, Dr. Kimberly Ku, Alexandria Lavin, Reagan Leslie, Lisa Martin, Michaura Michale Pittman, Claudia Plumer, Dr. Nicole Rau, Liridon Rrushaj

Row 4: Josh Schnauber, Maxwell Schneider, Adam Shaw, Jami Truelove, Pat Venditte, Christina Walker, Judy Wang, Michael Winters, Jr., Michelle Wolfe, Dr. Charlie Zimmerman 

Row 1: Reema Abi-Akar, David Aduama, Dr. Aline Azar, Brynne Behringer, Sara Caruso, Jenna Cicciarelli Wiesner, Jessica Clark, Abby A. Cotta, Brent Cross, Nicole Hayse

Row 2: Heather Himstedt, Carolina Huser, Samira Kashem, Chad R. Kirkenmeier, Andrew Kitterman, Stephen Anthony Kouri II, Courtney Lee, Ryan J. Lucas, Ryan Luginbuhl, Lauren McBain 

Row 3: Megan McGann, Dalton Mellon, Daniel Meminger, Daniel Mikos, Bobby Murray, Danny Phelan, Jacobie Proctor, Trent Reeise, Lisa Repper, Kara Roat 

Row 4: Christina Robinson, Matt Rupert, Andrea Schaidle, Rajendhar Uddavolu, Lacy Wall, Luke Wolff, Caleb Wyss, Manajyoti Yadav, Celsy Young, Zac Zetterberg  

Row 1: Nicholas Baker, Zack Baker, Kendra Moultrie-Belk, Taryn Bradley, Andrew Chambers, Peter Chambers, Dr. Surya Teja Chaturvedula, Manuel Angel Cintron, Stephanie Schachtrup Coad, Lauren Dalfonso

Row 2: Lacey Jaye Dilbeck, LaKeisha Faggett, Nathan Frank, Kate Green, Keith Hanson, Arius Hounwanou, Christopher J. Jump, Renae Stenger Kerrigan, J. Scott Kriegsman, Cole McDaniel

Row 3: Aaron McLean, Ryne E. Meardy, Dr. Brinda Mehta, Mitch Johnson, Spencer Null, Heather M. Bean Oyler, Zachary M. Oyler, Scott Phegley, Kari Rauh, Frances Reyes

Row 4: Shelbey Simone Roberts, Jay H. Scholl, Shelley Sharpe, Tim Shelley, Timothy W. Spears, Hank Stickelmaier, Laura Sutter, Mikayla R. Vincent, Andrew Weeks, Dr. Ashley L. Whitlatch