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Avenue Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2009
Avenue Edmonton’s first annual Top 40 Under 40 will appear in the November issue of the magazine, available at various locations around the city. Here’s what it’s all about:
When trying to imagine the future of Edmonton, one has to picture the future faces that will shape it. These faces are of urban planners mapping the new city, community workers enhancing our quality of life, entrepreneurs enriching the local economy and artists sending our brand out to the world. In Avenue’s inaugural Top 40 Under 40, we seek to honour the brightest and most talented individuals under the age of 40 who are excelling in their careers, giving back to the community and raising the city’s profile. They are the generation of today making a better future for the people of tomorrow.
I’m truly honored to be part of such a fantastic group of Edmontonians. Last night’s event (at Sabor Divino) was lots of fun, and I met some great people. It was a little cramped though, and a little loud. That means next year’s will be even better! Here are some photos:
This is the image that appears for my page online. The one in the magazine is different, but I really like both. I think 3TEN Photography did an amazing job with all the photos!
Major congrats to Cary Williams, who is featured on the cover of the issue. Such a great choice, and it’s a great photo too! You can read his article here.
Thanks to Sharon for taking photos last night!
The Top 40 Under 40 list is important, not because the people on the list are looking for recognition, but because it helps to remind us that there are lots of incredibly passionate people working to make Edmonton a better place to live.
The issue comes out November 1st (it’ll likely start appearing around the city this weekend). You can follow Avenue Edmonton on Twitter.
I also want to pass along my congratulations to the Top 40 Under 40 for Calgary!
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Categories: Uncategorized | 10 Comments »
October 30th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Congrats, Mack! I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ve accomplished before your actually 40!
October 30th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Thanks Eric!
October 30th, 2009 at 10:48 am
That’s awesome Mack! You deserve the recognition for everything you do for the community. Did that photo make you blush? heehee
October 30th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Thanks Crystal! A little…but people seem to like it
October 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
It’s awesome! Not the typical Mack images we see. hee-hee I bet Sharon likes it the most!
October 30th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Congrats, Mack! The recognition is well deserved, of course. I’m always amazed at all that you do and how involved your are. Also, (and off topic) Sharon’s dress is really pretty.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Yeah Sharon likes the photo! I agree Hanne, Sharon’s dress is awesome!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:59 am
Awesome! Congrats Mack!!!!!
October 31st, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Thank you Martin!
July 26th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
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