FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Aug, 20, 2010)
PITTSBURGH - PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE and Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) celebrate the twelfth annual "40 Under 40" with a special event in November.
"40 Under 40" recognizes 40 talented individuals under the age of 40 who are making a positive impact on the region's development.
Developed in 1999, "40 Under 40" helps highlight Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania as a place where young people can make a difference.
"This year's 40 Under 40 honorees truly embody the spirit of this award every day through their volunteerism, civic participation and professional contributions to Pittsburgh." said Erin Molchany, executive director of PUMP. "These individuals are not only making our community better through their efforts, but they also inspire all of us to be more generous and active contributors in making our region vibrant."
Selected from a nomination pool of more than 200 candidates, this year's honorees were chosen by an independent panel of twelve judges, comprised of former winners, business professionals and civic leaders. Winners were chosen based on their passion, commitment, visibility, diversity and overall impact on the region.
"This year's judges were challenged with a very talented and diverse pool of nominations," said Betsy Benson, publisher of PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE. "The 40 outstanding honorees who were chosen are community leaders recognized for their intelligence, passion and dedication."
The 40 winners will be guests of honor at a celebration in November. The event, sponsored by Carlow University and Subaru, includes a tribute to this year's "40 Under 40" honorees, music, entertainment, and food and drink from local restaurants. The winners will also be featured in the November issue of PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE.
The 2010 "40 Under 40" Awardees are:
• Nick Barcellona- Chief Financial Officer, UPMC Mercy
• Katherine Belendiuk - Graduate Student, University of Pittsburgh; Youth Development Coordinator/Educational Advisor, impossible2Possible
• Dr. Robert Boback- Chief Executive Officer, Tiversa, Inc.
• Scott Patrick Bricker- Co-Founder, Bike PGH
• Jeremy S. Burnworth- Owner/President, Creative Computer Concepts/Geneva Marketing
• Aria Charles- Grant Writer, Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
• Michael A. Cherock, P.E.- President and Owner, Powerhouse Design Architects and Engineers Ltd.
• Hallie Donner- Artistic Director, Alumni Theater Company and Drama Teacher
• Mark Edwards- Chief Financial Officer and Artisan Chocolatier, Edward Marc Chocolatier
• Amy Gates Nevin- Pediactrician, Hilltop Community Health Center
• Gwyneth Gaul- Development Officer, Pittsburgh Foundation
• Daniel Gilman- Chief of Staff, Office of Councilman William Peduto
• Dr. Earl Grey- Independent Researcher and Educator
• Marijke Hecht- Director of Education, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
• David W. Hoffman, CFP, AIF- Financial Advisor, D.B. Root & Company
• Benjamin Holland- Accountant, McCrory & McDowell LLC
• Kristen Holloway Querriera- President and Founder, Operation Troop Appreciation
• Cynthia J. James- Director, Public Allies Pittsburgh
• Amy Kaminski- Chief Financial Officer, GSP Consulting Corporation
• David S. Katz- Director of J'Burgh, The Hillel Jewish University Center
• Kellee Maize- Founder, Nakturnal
• Margot Martin - Marketing and Development Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Western PA
• Ryan A. Mergl, Esq.- Attorney, Mergl Law Firm; President, Pittsburgh Metro FOOLS; Firefighter, Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company
• Rose Morris- President, Abram's Bed, DBA The Safety Sleeper
• Vincent Moye- Vice President, Federal Home Loan Bank
• Kia-Jacquelyn Omotalade - Founder, Fix Up My Body, LLC; Senior Partner and Owner, Omotalade Law Firm
• Ryan Patrick Parker- Director of Diversity, University of Pittsburgh's School of the Health Sciences
• Charleeda Redman- Executive Director, UPMC Corporate Care Management
• Andrew B. Rhodes- Chief Executive Officer, The Duggan Rhodes Group
• Sheila Roth Solomon- Founder/Director, Urban Mommies, LLC
• Allison Ruppert- Marketing and Community Relations Manager, Pittsburgh Opera
• Robert Schupansky- Assistant District Attorney, Homicide Unit, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office
• Alexa Seretti- Co-Founder/Writer, 15211.org
• Matt Smith- Member, PA House of Representatives, 42nd Legislative District
• Tracey Stevens - Registered Nurse, Brain Tumor Center at Allegheny General Hospital, Botulinum Toxin Treatment Center at AGH
• Bernadette Turner- Executive Director, Addison Behavioral Care
• Chaton T. Turner, Esq.- Assistant Counsel, UPMC
• James Vota- Instructor, Duquesne University
• Brian Wolovich- Teacher, Quaker Valley School District
• Joe Wos - Executive Director, The Pittsburgh ToonSeum
Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) makes Pittsburgh a more dynamic and diverse place to live by giving young and young-thinking people a voice and inspiring them to affect change in our community through civic engagement, professional development, recreation and social networking.
PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE is the leading, most-read publication in the region celebrating the people and places that make Pittsburgh the nation's most livable city. Launched in 1969, PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE covers the best the city has to offer in the worlds of art and culture, business, dining and entertainment, nightlife, politics, sports, travel and style. To subscribe, call 800-495-7323 or visit pittsburghmagazine.com.
CONTACT: Betsy Benson
PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE
412-304-0920
bbenson@pittsburghmagazine.com
Erin Molchany
PUMP
412-338-2133
erin@pump.org
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