'4 Under 40' Awards

The YPA '4 Under 40' Awards capture the spirit of extraordinary young professionals in our community by recognizing those individuals who take the mission of YPA to heart, which is to be leaders committed to improving the quality of life in Ames, and to establish a community of young professionals dedicated to building and fostering relationships through leadership development, professional development, philanthropic involvement, and cultural and social opportunities.

These young professionals have demonstrated outstanding leadership, professionalism, and community involvement in Ames, Iowa.
 

2012: Sixth  Annual '4 Under 40' Awards

The Sixth Annual '4 Under 40' Awards were presented at the Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission's Annual Event on February 2, 2012.

Pictured from left to right:

• Brian Torresi(Davis Brown Law Firm)

• Jenny Pollard (Iowa State University Alumni Association)

• Aaron Mortvedt (Gateway Hotel & Conference  Center)

• Alicia Clancy (Renewable Energy Group)

2011: Fifth Annual '4 Under 40' Awards

The Fifth Annual '4 Under 40' Awards were presented at the Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission's Annual Event on February 10, 2011.

Pictured from left to right:

• Amber Corrieri (Ames Community Bank)

• Sara Lehman (First National Bank)

• Austin Woodin (Edward Jones 

• Jenn Plagman-Galvin (Iowa State University)

2010: Fourth Annual '4 Under 40' Awards

The Fourth Annual '4 Under 40' Awards were presented at the Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission's Annual Event on February 4, 2010.

Pictured from left to right:

• Dan Culhane (Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission)

• Becky Perkovich (Mainstream Living)

• Dan Nutini (Roseland Mackey Harris Architects, PC)

• Kim Iiams (Bankers Trust)

2009: Third Annual '4 Under 40' Awards

The Third Annual '4 Under 40' Awards were presented at the YPA Annual Celebration on April 9, 2009.

Pictured from left to right:

• Jake Hanson (Hanson Homes)

• Samantha Boyd (Story County Medical Center)

• Shelly Greving (Iowa 4-H Foundation)

• Stacy Dreyer (First National Bank)

2008: Second Annual '4 Under 40' Awards

The Second Annual '4 Under 40' Awards were presented at the YPA Annual Celebration on January 24, 2008.

Pictured from left to right:

• Amy Swenson (formerly with Iowa Energy Center)

• Nicole Gebhart (Ames National Corporation)

• Eve Doi (Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission)

• John Joiner (City of Ames)

2007: First Annual '4 Under 40' Awards

The First Annual '4 Under 40' Awards were presented at the YPA Annual Celebration on January 25, 2007.

Pictured from left to right:

• Mike Espeset (Story Construction Co.)

• Matt Randall (Randall Corporation)

• Kori Heuss (Heuss Printing)

• Micah Taintor (formerly with First National Bank)