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Join Us to Celebrate the DBT40 Class of 2025!

Delaware Business Times invites you to our annual DBT40 Awards Reception—a celebration of the region’s most dynamic young professionals under 40 who are driving impact through intelligence, initiative, and innovation.

This special evening honors the DBT40 Class of 2025: rising stars making their mark in business and the community. Enjoy an exciting night of networking, recognition, great food, drinks, and celebration!

Mingle with Delaware’s top business and civic leaders, connect with the next generation of changemakers, and be inspired by the accomplishments of this year’s honorees.

Event Details

September 24 at The Waterfall – 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

What’s Included:
1-hour open bar (followed by cash bar)
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Inspiring awards program
Exceptional networking opportunities

Parking:
Free parking is available in the venue’s rear lot, with additional overflow parking nearby.
This event has sold out in previous years—get your tickets early to guarantee your spot!

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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2025 Honorees

Rony Baltazar-Lopez
Delaware Department of State

Leah Beach
Developing Artist Collaboration

CJ Bell
State of Delaware

Chevonne Boyd
The Hive on Loockerman; Jobs for Delaware Graduates

Ja’Nikka Caraballo
The HR Refinery & ChristianaCare

Catherine Cramer
Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC

Amy Erol
Avkin, Inc.

Sean Flanigan
Beebe Medical Foundation

Jessica Grabowski
BDO USA

Felicia Harrington
University of Delaware

Talon Holleman
ROOTS Farm & Forest School

Anastasia Jackson
Delaware Division of Small Business

Courtney Jarusinksi
Stonebridge Companies

Stephanie Johnnie
Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation

Bobby Jones
Bright Side Roofing

Natalie Kadlubowski
DuPont

Kinsey Lenehan
Richards, Layton & Finger

Jue Liang
DuPont

Lianna Magerr
Wilmington Children’s Chorus

Lavar Matthews
Delaware River and Bay Authority

Madelyn McCready
Transformative Retail Group

David McGonigle
Avkin, Inc.

Kyle McLaughlin
Emory Hill Real Estate Services

Jennifer Meyers
Wohlsen Construction Company

William Michelson
Morris Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

Paul Mitchell
Precision Wealth Partners

Celso Morales
Guanacos Melting Pot

Robert Mueller
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

Kayla Mullen
Faithful Friends Animal Society

Danielle Murabito
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

Lauren Neal
Morris, Nicols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

Christopher Otto
Delaware Nurses Association

Christian Poppe
Grey Fox Wealth Advisors

Ellen Qin
DuPont

Randle Reed
Goldey-Beacom College

Colby Reeder
CBRE

Jennifer Reiske
Delmarva Christian Schools

Alaina V. Robinson
University of Delaware

Katie Roselle
Better You Integrative Health Concierge

Amanada Russell
Chaos Coordination, LLC

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The DBT40 event is Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Waterfall Banquet and Conference Center in Claymont.

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