Winston Under 40, Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s program for young professionals, is proud to announce the 2025 Leadership Award recipients!

Each year, these awards honor 25 remarkable young professionals who are shaping Winston-Salem’s future through their leadership, career achievements, and community impact.

The 2025 honorees reflect the energy and innovation that define our city. Representing a wide range of industries from business and education to healthcare, entrepreneurship, and social advocacy, these leaders are making meaningful contributions that strengthen both their professions and our community. Their dedication to career and community causes exemplifies the spirit of what it means to lead in Winston-Salem.

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable individuals on their achievements. We are excited to see how they continue to inspire, innovate, and influence the next generation of leaders in Winston-Salem! Click below for event information, tickets, and sponsorships.

2025 Leadership Awards

Presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union | Reception Sponsor: Debbie’s Staffing | Award Sponsor: Viator Design & Construction
December 9th | Legacy Stables and Events

2025 Leadership Awards Honorees

Suzie Blackman
Florian Braun
Zach Burick
Dr. Owen Bussey
Cole Clark
Jazmin Clark
Kellina Djanfa Wanteu
Kelly Garvin
John-Lewis Godfrey
Kyle Haney
Dr. Christopher Hinton
Megan Hoyt
Tiffany Jones
Ethan King
Dr. David Kline
Jai’Lyn Lover
Melissa McKinney
Stephanie Miles
Lis Mulcahy
Rev. Kenneth Pettigrew
Tanner Poindexter
Kenneth Reid
Banks Shepherd
Andy Szabat
David Tyson

Synergy Winston-Salem 
ZIEHL-ABEGG, Inc. 
D.S. Duggins Welding Inc.
Reynolds American Inc.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
UNC School of the Arts
6AM City
City of Winston-Salem
Hubbard Realty
Forsyth County
The Academy Network of Winston-Salem / WSSU
REACH Women’s Network
Magnolia Roots Consulting, LLC
HOPE Dealers Outreach
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem State Univeristy
Blanco Tackabery
Smith’s Primary Care & Wellness, PLLC
Truliant Federal Credit Union
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
VERSA Technologies
Action4Equity
LEARFIELD
City of Winston-Salem
Novant Health