Leadership recognition program set for Oct. 25

Honoring young leaders under the age of 40 for the 27th year, sponsors of the 20 Under 40 leadership recognition program will host the inperson event at the Valentine Theatre on Tuesday, October 25. The theatre is at 410 Adams Street, downtown Toledo. The awards event is open to the public for $45 at the door.

For reservations, go to 20under40toledo.com. The networking reception begins at 5:45 p.m. in the lobby with the program beginning at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Buckeye Broadband will air the program this year on BCAN 109/609 at 7 p.m. Streaming information will be available on October 25 at the theatre’s website. Special guests will be alumni representatives who will present the awards to this year’s honorees. The 2022 awardees will join the roster of alumni recognized over the past 26 years, bringing the total to 540 alumni.

For the 27th consecutive year, Chrys Peterson, former WTOL news anchor, will serve as master of ceremonies.

An independent panel selected 20 candidates for recognition from a field of 168. The 20 Under 40 program focuses on the accomplishments of individuals who have distinguished themselves in their career and/or as a volunteer in the community. The program is intended to further motivate young leaders in the area.

Award recipients are not announced in advance of the program.

Nominations for the 2023 program will open on October 25.