About Austin Under 40

2009 Co-Chairs

YWA:  Lindsay Gustafson

YMBL:  Adam Nyer

2009 Committee Co-Chairs
  • After Party: Michele Skelding and Nad Elias
  • Gift Bags: Tracie Chan
  • Logistics: Lauren Watson and Lance Parisher
  • Marketing & PR: Erin Geoffroy and Connor Finnigan
  • Mayor’s Coffee: Natasa Grashel and Tommy Belton
  • Nominations: Heather Fleming and Curtis Estes
  • Presentations: Lauren Pacek and Adam Flagg
  • Registration & Seating: Jessica Achtsam and Jarrett Goodell
  • Silent Auction: Christy Ferreri and Deren Wilcox
  • Sponsorship: Adrienne Oujezdsky and Bryan Rubio
  • VIP & Winners' Brunch: Christina Shepherd and Stuart Featherston
  • VIP Reception: Katie Kaighin and David Landry
  • Volunteers: Evan Goss and Aman Bandali
  • Website: Kerri Olsen
The History of Austin Under 40

The Austin Under 40 event has been an Austin institution since March of 1997 when the Young Women’s Alliance and the Young Men’s Business League joined together to honor 25 successful and philanthropic Austinites under the age of 40. Over the past ten years, we’ve raised more than $200,000 for the Austin Sunshine Camps and the Young Women’s Alliance Foundation. We have sent thousands of children to summer camp, supported year-round mentoring and tutoring activities, and funded educational scholarships for women.

Much has changed since the inaugural Austin Under 40 event where young Austinites gathered at the Austin Music Hall for a party themed “It’s a Jungle Out There,” complete with wild animals including exotic birds, snakes and monkeys. Our city has evolved, and so have we.

On February 27, 2009, we will again gather at the Austin Music Hall to celebrate our success and honor exceptional Austinites. We’ll honor 50 finalists from whom we’ll select 10 category winners and the Austinite of the Year. In the spirit of the first event, we’ll continue to honor the best and the brightest of our community. We can’t wait to welcome ten outstanding individuals to our elite alumni club!

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