Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize 35 outstanding young leaders at their 2024 Top 35 Under 35 ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 4pm, at Riverside Golf Club.
The individuals selected to join this elite group have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication to the growth of the community through both professional and personal accomplishments, and a commitment to the success of Grand Island.
“This community is incredibly lucky to have such a strong base of current and future leaders who call Grand Island home. It is important to recognize these individuals as we continue our talent recruitment and retention efforts,” said Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Vice President Courtney Glock. “When young leaders are celebrated within a community, it’s like a beacon that attracts others. It showcases a commitment to progress, innovation, and inclusivity, all of which contribute to a vibrant and appealing environment.”
The Top 35 Under 35 honorees will be recognized for their achievements and featured in a special print publication to be showcased at the April 25 ceremony.
2024 Top 35 Under 35 Selections
- Sydney Armstrong-Grint, Radiant Modern Dentistry
- Lindsay Avila, Amur
- Guadalupe Ayala Montanez, Multicultural Coalition
- Miguel Baeza Aguilera, Wayne State College
- Payton Best, JEO Consulting Group
- Rene Blauhorn, Blauhorn Law
- Taylor Brase, Central Community College
- Bo Bruning, Chief Construction
- Emily Byerly, Stuhr Museum
- Cassandra Casares, Unity Eye Centers
- Hannah Fair, Ryder Rosacker McCue and Huston
- Mary Frickey, Riverside Lodge Retirement Community
- Kyla Fuchtman, Northwest Public Schools
- Laura Gamboa Urrego, YWCA of Grand Island
- Eric Garcia-Mendez, Heartland United Way
- Christine Haba, Central Community College
- Kelly Hranac, CountryHouse
- Karen Hurst, Stuhr Museum
- Mikaela Keene, Roe Buick
- Kelsie Kimbrough, Amur
- Kristen Klein, GIX
- Eon Lemburg, Grand Island Public Schools
- Taylor Lemburg, State of Nebraska – District 9 Probation
- Kendra Lutz, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
- Ashley Meister, Central Nebraska Humane Society
- Jacob Morrow, Grand Island Public Schools
- Jacie Moul, Amur
- Claire Nelson, Amur
- McKayla Ross, Amur
- Jamie Royer, City of Grand Island
- Karli Schulz, Nebraska State Fair
- Seth Swerczek, Hornady
- Megan Vaughn, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
- Nelly Venegas, Literacy Council of Grand Island
- Andrew Wilshusen, JEO Consulting Group
