The Best Under 40 awards recognize business leaders under the age of 40 for their career achievements and community involvement.

Reader nominations are submitted, and honorees are chosen by a selection committee of distinguished McHenry County community members and former award recipients. Winners are chosen for the following attributes: business success, mentor/leadership, and civic/philanthropic activities.

Read about the 2018 recipients below

Read about the 2017 recipients below

Read about the 2016 recipients below