Kingston recognizes top young talent

40 under 40 revealed

The Kingston Economic Development Corporation has announced the recipients of its second annual 40 Under 40 awards, celebrating 40 exceptional young professionals.

The awards honor individuals for their achievements, innovation, and leadership across various fields, including community involvement, entrepreneurship, technology, healthcare, and the creative industries.

Mayor Bryan Paterson praised the recipients, highlighting their significant impact on the community and the supportive environment of Kingston. Donna Gillespie, CEO of Kingston Economic Development Corporation, noted the high caliber of nominees and the city's attraction of top talent.

The Kingston Young Professionals (KYP) network, relaunched in 2023, has been pivotal in fostering professional connections.

The awards gala will take place on September 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Frontenac Club. For tickets and more information, visit investkingston.ca/youngprofessionals.

2024 Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Recipients:

Wael Abuzeid – Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Sebastian Alamillo-Falkenberg – RxN Hub
Adam Allore – Wavve Boating
Jennifer Baker – Jennifer Baker Consulting
Rachel Baker – Queen's University
Marco Bassendowski – mb Prototyping Ltd
Jessica Bredschneider – St. Lawrence College
Ian Burns (Rowena Whey) – Performer/Activist
Scott Compeau – BGC South East
Radford Cowan – Knifey Spooney
Marina Darling – Queen's University
Kevin De France – Queen's University
Kaitlyn del Rosario – Providence Care
Rachel Doornekamp – The Inclusive Play Project
Sophie Anna Felleiter – Queen's University
Gerhard Freundorfer – Spark at St. Lawrence College
Liv Halliday – Benjamin Hotels - BPE Group
Hesam Hassan Nejad – Parsam Immigration Services Inc.
Glenn Hendry – Pinchin Ltd.
Lucas Heney – James Media
Celine Klein – Jamstone Productions
Jenna Knight – Jenna Knight Strategy Co.
Ksenia Knyazeva – Patriam
Yu Jier Kou – Kingston Immigration Partnership
Alanna Kuhn – Sauer Natural Route Health Inc.
Morgan Lehtinen – RxN Hub
Erica McIlquham – Queen's University & Livingston Co
Jenna Morley – Loopstra Nixon LLP
Michele Morningstar – Queen’s University
Colin Morris – Kingston Frameworks
Rebecca Palmer – Bayridge Animal Hospital
Erin Peterson – Distributive
Lisa Petrie – Petrie Ford
Abdul Razak Jendi – Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Holly Ryan – art by Holly Ryan
Zach Skolnick – Doornekamp Construction Ltd.
Lindsay Stoness – St. Lawrence College
Kelsey Tucker – Providence Care
Allison Turner – PnuVax
Hill Werth – Slow & Intentional