ystark! Twenty Under 40!
Congratulations to the 19th Class!
Winners were celebrated at a star-studded award ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Cultural Center for the Arts.
Event SPONSORS
2026 Awardees 19th Class
★Andrea Amendola – Metallus
★Andrew Burton – Schulman Roth and Associates
★Aaron Lehman – TKG
★Alison Matas Smith – Schauer Group
★Allison Ryan – AMRestorative Counseling LLC
★Lydia Carmany – Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
★Evahanna (Eva) Cruz – Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
★Anna Moeglin – City of Canton Civil Service Department
★Rachel Schaefer – Ohio Attorney General's Office
★Elissa Prazer Welker – The Aultman Foundation
★Abigail Spraggins – Abby's Helping Hands
★Kayla DeVitto – Canton Palace Theatre
★Colin Riley – Stark Library
★Sean Strong – Strong Family Wellness
★Joanna Hallisy – The Timken Company
★Madison Chapanar Robinson – Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty
★Megan Vance – GiGi’s Playhouse - Canton
★Schanel Harvey – Stark County Community Action Agency (SCCAA)
★Miracle Walker – Canton Creative Meetup
★Chais Ross – Chasing Hope House
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Leadership for every step.
It pushed me to face my leadership weaknesses, embrace my strengths, and grow in ways I didn’t expect. I leave this experience more self-aware, more confident, and better equipped to influence others with intention and heart.
-Denny Tan, Fire Investigator / Fire Inspector, Public Information Officer, 38th Signature Class
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Leadership for every step.
It pushed me to face my leadership weaknesses, embrace my strengths, and grow in ways I didn’t expect. I leave this experience more self-aware, more confident, and better equipped to influence others with intention and heart.