Nominate an emerging community leader for a Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Award with Title Sponsor, Appalachian Commercial Real Estate!
Each spring, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards honors 16 emerging leaders in the High Country, with five receiving special recognition for their outstanding contributions. This annual event shines a spotlight on the next generation of leaders who are making a lasting impact in our community.
The 2025 awards ceremony will take place
Wednesday, March 26 at the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone. Nominees must have achieved professional success in the local community, be 39 years of age or younger as of March 26, 2025 and be able to attend the awards event.
The deadline to submit a nomination is
Friday, February 28, 2025 at noon, 12:00 PM. Read about previous events and award winners
by clicking here.
Awards are given in four different categories:
- Business Owner
- Education Professional
- Non-profit Business Professional
- Rising Star
Are YOU a professional under the age of 40? Learn more about the High Country Young Professionals group!
Affectionately dubbed “the High Country Yo-Pros”, this group of 200+ professional young adults serve and work in various industries across the High Country. Born out of the desire to provide a supportive community for young working people, the goal of the group is first and foremost to connect like-minded individuals across the NWNC region.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE YO PROS + EVENTS
