Nominate the most talented, driven young professionals in Stark County for the 19th annual Twenty Under 40! Awards

Nominate an outstanding young professional. The nominee must be under the age of 40 on May 31, 2026, and must live or work in Stark County. Deadline: March 31, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Nominees do not need to be ystark! members.

Community leaders score nominees using the following criteria:

• Commitment to the Community
• Leadership Attributes
• Professional Achievements
• Personal Accomplishments
• Volunteerism

We will notify award winners of their selection at the end of April 2026. We do not notify nominees unless they are selected as an award recipient. Winners will be recognized in The Repository and honored at a celebration. Details are still to be determined.

Twenty Under 40! is presented by ystark!, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Canton Repository.

If you have any questions about the awards or nomination process, please contact Tracy Nicodemo.  

Event registration will be open soon.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Melinda Kapalko to reserve your sponsorship or for more information.

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors