Congratulations! You have been nominated & selected as an Effingham County 2025 Top Community Leader for the 18th Annual Class of Under 40 Leaders, presented by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital & Lake Land College.

You were nominated based on the below criteria:
Must be between the ages of 20-40 as of August 1, 2025
Must live/work in Effingham County
Must have significant contributions to his/her community as a leader
Must not be a previous recipient

Recipients will be honored at the Top Community Leaders Reception on:
Thursday, November 20
5-8p
Keller Convention Center | 1202 N Keller Dr., Effingham

Dinner Fee | registration required:
$0 | complimentary for recipients
$40 | adults
$20 | children

Questionnaire:
In order to complete your recognition, please fill out the below form by 11:59p on Friday, October 3. Your answers will be shared in a special keepsake magazine produced by the Effingham Daily News.

Headshots:
Nuxoll Photography will be taking complimentary headshots for the EDN keepsake magazine. Two sessions will be available – Monday, October 6 from 4-6p and Wednesday, October 8 from 12-1p, both outside at the Effingham Technology Center (1201 Althoff Dr.). Please select the date below you are able to attend.

Questions:
Nicole Morrison | Director of Marketing & Communications
nmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com
(217) 347-6282

2025 Under 40 Recipient Questionnaire
Name
Name
First
Last

Leadership & Community Engagement

Personal Story & Leadership Philosophy

Vision & Advice

Personal Reflections

Community Perspective

Logistics & Permissions

Which headshot session will you attend?
Do you consent to have your photo, name, and responses used in the magazine, program, social media, and promotional materials?
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