History

The 11th Annual Austin Under 40 Category Winners and Austinite of the Year were announced at Austin Music Hall on Friday, February 27, 2009.  Congratulations to all our finalists, and our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, donors and supporters.

2009 Austinite of the Year, presented by Employer Solutions Group - Carolyn Schwarz

Arts & Entertainment, presented by hey cupcake! - Carolyn Schwarz

Business & Entrepreneurship, presented by Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship - Kyle Parks

Community Service, presented by Frost Bank - Brandi Clark

Financial Services, presented by Padgett, Stratemann & Co., L.L.P. - Trey Halbert

Government & Public Affairs, presented by Texas Classroom Teachers Association - Mike Martinez

Legal, presented by Choice Asset Management - Jay Ellwanger

Medical & Healthcare, presented by St. David's Community Health Foundation - Chad Dieterichs, M.D.

Real Estate, presented by Fasken Oil & Ranch, Ltd. - Scott Flack

Technology & Sciences, presented by ID Theft Solutions of America - Brett Hurt

Youth & Education, presented by HigherOut - Julie Shannan