Seven Southern Vermont Young Professionals earn statewide recognition
Brattleboro, VT – Seven Young Professionals from southern Vermont have been recognized as VermontBiz 2026 Rising Stars. The Rising Stars distinction recognizes 40 young professionals under 40 who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to their communities. This year’s honorees were selected from more than 140 nominations statewide.
Six of the awardees received Southern Vermont Emerging Leader awards at the May 2026 Southern Vermont Economy Summit. The 2026 Rising Stars among this year’s Emerging Leaders cohort are Andrea Ameden, Heather Davis Miller, and Analee Patel from Bennington County; and Emma Spett, Krista Gay, and Kaci Viado in Windham County. Windham County’s Ben Brewer was also named a 2026 Rising Star.
The continued recognition of southern Vermont’s young leaders at the statewide level highlights their important role in the region’s economic vitality. From supporting local businesses and strengthening community organizations to creating opportunities for others, these individuals are helping make Southern Vermont a place where people can build meaningful careers and lives.
To learn more about the Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders and the individuals recognized this year, visit sovermontzone.com/emerging-leaders.
To learn more about the 2026 Rising Stars, visit vermontbizevents.com/event/rising-stars/#winners
About the Southern Vermont Young Professionals
The Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYPs) is a workforce initiative of Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC). Our mission is to attract, retain and support Young Professionals in Southern Vermont by providing engaging opportunities and networking through social and educational events, and volunteer opportunities. The SoVT YP initiative is increasingly important to Southern Vermont’s businesses and communities as a strategic approach to growing the size of the region’s workforce and increasing the number of younger households in the region. For more information please visit: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/sovtyps/
