VBM recognizes Vermont’s Rising Stars Class of 2012

Vermont Business Magazine announced Wednesday the winners of its Rising Stars recognition award. The list is comprised of 40 winners under the age of 40. Award recipients were selected by a panel of judges for their commitment to business growth, professional excellence and involvement in their communities. 

“We are thrilled by the response to this initiative to recognize these up-and-coming leaders,” said VBM Publisher John Boutin. “We received over a 120 outstanding nominations and the judges had a difficult time getting it down to only 40. These young professionals have chosen to make Vermont their home.  For them, it’s not just about business; it’s about making a difference in their communities.” 

Boutin added: “In the third year of this award we have seen an increase in nominations over the first year by over 60 percent.” 

Vermont Business Magazine will honor Vermont's most accomplished young leaders at the Rising Stars dinner on Thursday, November 8th. The dinner will be held at the Sunset Ballroom at the Comfort Suites on Shelburne Road in South Burlington. The honorees will also be featured in a special program in the November issue of Vermont Business Magazine. 

FAST FACTS: Of the 40 honorees, there were 22 men and 18 women. There are 27 from Chittenden County, 3 from Rutland County, 3 from Bennington county, 2 from Addison County, 2 from Washington County, 1 from Windsor County, 1 from Lamoille County and 1 from Franklin County. The average age of the winners is just over 32 years old. The oldest is 39 and the youngest is 23.

Please join us to Celebrate the Rising Stars Class of 2012 as we recognize these young professionals accomplishments. These Rising Stars help contribute to Vermont's economy and community.

When: November 8, 2012 

5:30 - 6:30: Cocktails

6:30 - 8:30: Dinner & Awards

Where: Sunset Ballroom, Shelburne Rd, South Burlington

Space is limted for Reservations. To Register visit: http://guestli.st/112836.

Rising Stars

Class of 2012

Ted Adler - Union Street Media – President, Burlington
Alec Bauer - Kitchen, Restaurant + Bar Specialists – Owner/Consultant, Burlington

Patrick Biddiscombe - New Breed Marketing - Account Strategist, & Dwell Properties & Contracting - Partner, St. George

Donald Billings - Roots Restaurant - Chef/Owner, Rutland

Jacqueline Botjer - MyWebGrocer - Senior Brand Account Manager, Winooski
Mary Branagan - Associates for Training and Development - Project Director, St. Albans
Gina Bullard - WCAX-TV - Reporter/Anchor, Burlington
Christine Burdick - Christine Burdick Design - Owner/Interior Design, Burlington
Paul W. Carroccio - TPW Management LLC – CEO, Bennington
Maura Collins - Vermont Housing Finance Agency - Policy and Planning Manager, Burlington
Brendan Collins -  Wilk Paving - Business Manager, Rutland

Kelly Conklin - Gordon's Window Decor – COO, Williston
Steve Cook - State of Vermont - Deputy Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing, Montpelier
Christian Craig - Edgar May Health and Recreation Center - Executive Director, Weathersfield
Sarah Davies - Central Vermont Medical Center - Dr. Family Physician, Northfield
Alicia de Martini - PMG PR - Account Supervisor, Burlington
Dwalin DeBoer - Mack Molding Co. - Business Unit Director, Orthopaedics & Disposable Medical Devices, Arlington
Don Eggert - Seven Days – Creative Director/Associate Publisher, Winooski
Nate Formalarie - Woodchuck Cider - Communications Manager, Middlebury
Greg Goyette - Stantec – Associate, South Burlington
Nathan Hartswick - Vermont Comedy Club – Founder, Burlington
Marissa Kemler - Fuse - Account Supervisor, Burlington
Nick Lange - Vermont Energy Investment Corporation – Consultant, Hyde Park
Lindsey Lathrop - Linking Learning to Life - Assistant Director, Burlington
Keilani Lime - the RehabGYM - Admin Assistant, Williston
Neale Lunderville - NG Advantage LLC – CEO, Milton
Trevor Mance - T.A.M. Inc. - President/Owner, Shaftsbury
Natalie Miller- Spark Arts - Co-Founder, Burlington
Anna Palmer - Win Win Apps – Owner, Shelburne
Jeff Paul - Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza – President, Williston
Charles Rainwater - Comcast - Director of Government and Community Relations, Shelburne
Mathew Robitaille - KeyBank - Vice President, Burlington
Russell Schoengarth - Comcast - Technical Operations Supervisor, Rutland
Greg Sellers - Engineering Ventures, PC - Senior Engineer/Project Manager, Burlington
Kyle Seymour - Dealer.com - Manager, Production Department, Jericho
Kelli Shonter - King Street Center - Director of Development, Burlington
Angela Smith - Burlington College - Director of Human Resources and Student Career Services, Burlington
Marissa Strayer-Benton - Mobius - Director of Recruitment and Program Support, Colchester
Jack Thurston - NECN – Reporter, Colchester
Lindsey Wing - National Bank of Middlebury - Community Lender, Middlebury

JUDGES:

Governor Jim Douglas

John Hollar - Mayor of Montpelier
Veronica Williams - President, HMC2
Nicole Ravlin - Owner, PMG
Bill Ackerman - Vice President of Retail. Vermont Country Store
Margi Sweet - Owner, Vermont Trophy and Engraving
 
VIEW LAST YEAR'S WINNERS!

 

Source: Vermont Business Magazine, October 3, 2012 

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