Winston Under 40, Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s program for young professionals, is honored to present the 2024 Leadership Awards recipients! These prestigious awards celebrate 25 outstanding young professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, career success, and impactful community contributions across various industries in Winston-Salem.

This year’s recipients embody the spirit of innovation and service that drives our city forward. From entrepreneurs and business leaders to healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates for social change, these emerging leaders have made significant strides in their respective fields while also dedicating their time and talents to uplifting our community. These honorees exemplify what it means to lead with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to making a lasting difference.

Please join us in congratulating these 25 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.

2024 Leadership Awards

Presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union
Tuesday, November 19th | Legacy Stables and Events

2024 Leadership Awards Honorees

Julie Brown
Kennette Burgess
Caroline Clark 
Donnie Cowart
Anna Howard Craven
Erin Deedrick
Paula Dibley
Matthew Elliott
Bernard Evans
Yahel Flores
Brajan Funes
Lucy Harrington
Mack Long
Ashley Moultrie
Dr. Kristen Nicholson
Devon Person
Dixon Pitt
Julio Rabascall
Michael Robb
Ellie Shannon
Marshall Skidmore
Jillian Spinelli
MariPat Thomas
Elizabeth Wood
Kara Yates

Encore Bank
Focus Marketing & Development Solutions
Reynolds American Inc.
Crazy Running
Northwestern Mutual
Teall Properties Group 
Forsyth Technical Community College
STITCH Design Shop
Novant Health
LatinxEd
Wells Fargo
Reynolds American Inc.
Piedmont Disposal, Inc.
Javara Research
Wake Forest University School of Medicine 
Footlocker
Williams Development Group
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Quality Oil Company
Wake Forest University 
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Truist
Action4Equity
Wilson-Covington Construction Company
SECU Family House