The Biltmore Beacon will honor 40 of the regions rising stars on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the annual

40 Under Forty Gala.

The banquet and awards ceremony will be held from 7-9 p.m. with a cash bar/social hour beginning at 6 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton, Asheville, NC.

All honorees are nominated via email submissions and/or letters of recommendation from places of employment and/or service organizations. They are all 39 years of age or younger, live or work in the greater Asheville area (Buncombe County), are involved in their communities and show the potential to be a leader in the business community for years to come.

Profiles of the 40 honorees will be featured in the Biltmore Beacon. The 2019 honorees will be notified once judging is completed so they may make reservations for themselves and guests. Honorees may attend at no charge.