Moody on the Market Awards Director Zack East is thrilled to announce the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, unveiled Wednesday, August 7, 2024 across the website and on Mid-West Family stations 98.3 The Coast, 94.9 WSJM, 103.7 COSY-FM, and 106.1 The New QYQ.
“These exceptional young leaders are making significant impacts in their industries and communities,” East says. “It’s always encouraging to see the young people that get nominated each year and the submissions we receive from co-workers, friends, and family members that just want to make sure these people are recognized for their contributions to our communities and their personal growth.” You can view the profiles and accomplishments of each winner at moodyonthemarket.com/40under40.
The judges, who combed through over 80 nominations, include Lindsay LeValley of Curi RMB Capital, Michael Siemans of Whirlpool Corp, Nick Barber of Sturgis Bank, Victoria Felton of Corewell Health, and Pat Moody of Moody on the Market. Each judge scored nomination forms individually by question to determine an average score, and all scores were added at the end of the judging period to make the top 40. Nominees need to be living or working in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren Counties, be below the age of 40 prior to the nomination period, and not have received this award in the past, among other requirements.
This year’s class is brought to you with the generous support of The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, Silver Beach Pizza, The Inn at Harbor Shores, Insurance Management Service, and Sturgis Bank, with additional support from the Mason Jar Cafe.
Meet the Class of 2024:
- Apollonia Williams – Magical Memories Wedding & Event Planning LLC
- Ardale Clark – Beyond Limits Entertainment Performance Arts Club
- Ashlee Reed – Merritt Elementary
- Ashley Greer – Lake Michigan Linen Services
- Baylee Boyer – Hanson International
- Benjamin Patrick – Skydog Films
- Beth Helm – Berrien RESA
- Brady Adams – ADAMS & Son, Inc. Heating, Cooling & Fireplaces
- Brandon Shugars – Scott’s Pig Roast
- Brandy Key – South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce
- Briana Sallis – Mid-West Family Southwest Michigan
- Casey Dubina – Lake Michigan College
- Catherine Hopkins – Intercare Community Health Network
- Charles Nelson – On Base Productions, LLC
- Dan Norton – Baird Private Wealth Management
- Danny Thompson – Lakeshore Public Schools
- Gerik Maverick – OutCenter Southwest Michigan
- Haleigh Felton – Whirlpool
- Jackson Davison – Harbor Shores
- Jason Turner – Dowagiac Union Schools/Indian Lake Hills/Fitch Camp
- Jessica Tyler – Watervliet Public Schools
- Julia Proshwitz – Corewell Health
- Kari Stevens – Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club
- Kate Rendell – Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Michigan Inc.
- Katie Maroney – Equilibrium Fitness
- Kinsey Gaver – Chan’s Garden
- Kristin Ausra – GreenStone Farm Credit Services
- Kristin Reynolds – Southwestern Michigan College
- Maddie Haydon – MaddieKakes Bake Shop
- Megan Gopp – The Adventure Agency
- Megan Klitchman – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Nick Fleetwood – Fleetwood’s Heating & Cooling
- Nick Shelton – Shelton’s Farm Market & City of Niles, Michigan
- Olivia Steinke – Liv Social / JEM Luxe Salon
- Patrick Swem – Sturgis Bank & Trust
- Tim Dawson – LECO Corporation
- Travis Worden – Red Arrow Roadhouse / Harbor Country Pride
- Trenton Bulat – South Haven Van Buren County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Tyler Allen – BOSS Services
- Zoey Heyn – Zo’s Mini Donuts
Honorees, sponsors, and judges will attend a special reception held at the Inn at Harbor Shores in late August, where winners will receive a special keepsake trophy recognizing their achievement. The event will be streamed live on the Moody on the Market Facebook & YouTube channels on August 21st.
Congratulations to all the honorees! Learn more about these outstanding individuals now at moodyonthemarket.com/40under40.
