SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, the Business Journal of Western Mass., recently unveiled its 40 Under Forty Class of 2017, the 11th compilation of rising stars in the regional business community.
More than 150 nominations were received for this year’s class. Entries were scored by a panel of five judges who evaluated nominee’s career accomplishments to their involvement in the community. Those with the 40 highest scores made the list.
Winners hail from a variety of industries ranging from law to banking. The class of 2017 will be celebrated at the annual 40 Under Forty Gala on June 22 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. A number of standing-room-only tickets are available. To order tickets or for more information, call 413-781-8600.
Local winners include:
Christopher Belmonte, program director and morning show host, 93.9 the River
Michelle L. Dwyer, president and CEO, Franklin First Federal Credit Union
Molly MacMunn, special events and tourism planner, Yankee Candle Village
Shawn Robinson, director of Franklin/Hampshire Vocational Services, ServiceNet
Megan Holl Shaw, owner and instructor, MEGAdance
Profiles for all of the winners are available at: www.businesswest.com.