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  • The 2024 Hudson Valley Top Forty Under 40 Mover and Shaker Awards
  • About the Awards

    The Hudson Valley's Top Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker awards are bestowed annually to 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have shown a strong commitment to the Hudson Valley. A selection committee comprised of former honorees judge nominations based on professional and community achievements. They score each nomination independently of each other and the Chamber, and the scores are then tallied to determine the Top 40. Neither the Chamber staff nor any sponsors or partners influence the judging in any way. The awards ceremony, which is open to the public, is a celebration of these individuals and their accomplishments.

  • Nominate Someone You Believe Deserves Recognition!

  • How to Submit a Nomination

    1. Download the blank Word document version of the 2026 Nomination Form, click HERE.

    2. Fill out the Word document and save. 

    3. Click HERE to fill out Nominee and Nominator required information. Attach saved Word document, supporting documentation (resume, letters of recommendation, news articles, photos, etc.). Click "Submit."

    After submission, you will receive acknowledgment of receipt within 2 business days.

    DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS JANUARY 16, 2026

  • 2025 Top Forty Under 40 Mover & Shaker Honorees

     

    Dan Arnoff

    Arnoff Moving & Storage

     

    Tiffany Bellissimo

    Dreaming of a Chance Bird Sanctuary

     

    Megan Bender

    Poughkeepsie City School District & Beekman Fire Department

     

    Jen Benson

    Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

     

    April Bourlier

    Marist University

     

    Brent Bruckner

    ACME Mystery Co. of the Hudson Valley

     

    James M. Comblo

    FSC Wealth Advisors, LLC

     

    Taylor Craig

    Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

     

    Breanna Crane

    Wappingers Central School District

     

    Andrea Cucci

    Council on Addiction Prevention & Education (CAPE) of Dutchess County, Inc.

     

    Derek DeCerbo

    PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

     

    Wesley Eugene Dixon

    Vassar College

     

    Colleen Dorney

    Destination Dutchess/Dutchess Tourism

     

    Courtney Doyle

    Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

     

    Melissa Dvozenja-Thomas

    Arts Mid-Hudson

     

    Sheena Fitzpatrick

    New York State Bridge Authority

     

    Caitlyn Germinaro

    Coordinated Care Alliance New York

     

    Amanda Giacalone

    Amanda's Macaron Shoppe & Just A Little Pie Shop

     

    Megan James

    Onsemi

     

    Nickolas P. Karnavezos, Jr.

    RBT CPAs, LLP

     

    Samantha Lowe-Durling

    United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region

     

    Alysha G. May, Ph.D.

    New York State Youth Justice Institute

     

    Kristin Mayo

    Community Nexus

     

    Christian John McGaw

    Town of Hyde Park Police Department

     

    Tyler D. Mendelson

    Fairview Fire District & Mental Health America

     

    Amanda Moody

    Sun River Health

     

    Ali T. Muhammad

    Melanin Unchained

     

    Flor Nájera-Molina

    Najera Studios - Digital Powerhouse

     

    Mary Paquet

    Elevate Health Associates & Vassar College

     

    Isabella Paquette

    Impact PR & Communications, Ltd. & Office of New York State Senator Rob Rolison

     

    Ariana R. Peterman

    Angels of Light & Pike County Court of Common Pleas

     

    Adam Podpora

    Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

     

    Michael Rifenburgh

    JetBlue Airways & Town of Pleasant Valley

     

    Jennifer Santosuosso

    Dutchess Community College

     

    Robyn Scarchilli

    Nuvance Health

     

    Michelle Semerano

    Resorts World

     

    Sarah Serena Sims, MD FACS

    Optum

     

    Brittany Stufano

    M&T Bank

     

    Katelyn Tymczyszyn, CPA

    RBT CPAs, LLP

     

    Zachary Utter

    Wappingers Central School District (John Jay High School)

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