Meet the Twenty Under 40 from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Repository

Hard-working, driven, and leadership are a few of the many words that have been used to describe this year's Twenty Under 40 honorees.

The honorees will be honored June 21 during the 15th Annual Twenty Under 40! Awards, which are produced by ystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Canton Repository.

Twenty Under 40! Awards recognize Stark County’s leaders younger than 40 who have demonstrated dynamic leadership and social responsibility.

The awards event will take place at Gervasi Vineyard in the open-air pavilion.

Tickets are $65 for general seating and include one drink ticket and heavy hors d’oeuvres. A reserved seating table can be bought for $400, which includes six tickets. Call Kelly Piero, ystark! director, at 330-458-2094.

More information about the event can be found at cantonchamber.org/twenty-under-40-awards.

Meet the Twenty Under 40 honorees.

Julie Abiecunas

At 38 years old, Julie Abiecunas, Chief Executive Officer at JRC, has accomplished a lot personally and professionally. Her work in nonprofit organizations drives her. Read all about her here.

Daniel Anschutz

Daniel Anschutz, executive chef and co-founder of Compassion Delivered and Meals by Chef Daniel has accomplished a lot in his 39 years. The Stark County-based chef "is always learning, growing and becoming more versatile in his career,” says his wife, Amanda Anschutz. Read about him here.

Cyrus Ausar

Greatness Cafe owner Cyrus Ausar has quite the resume for a 35-year-old. The Massillon cafe owner is described as passionate and dedicated to helping others in need. Read about him here.

Megan Chastek

At 34 years old, Megan Chastek, Stark County Family Court probation case manager and pretrial services officer, has accomplished a lot. Beth Liggett says, “Megan always goes above and beyond for the youth and families that she serves." Read more about her here.

Lauren Davis

Lauren Davis, Walsh University's marketing communications manager, has quite the resume at 30 years old. “She rises to every occasion and is usually the biggest cheerleader," says Amanda Anschutz. Read more about her here.

Kyle Quinn Dreger

At 30 years old, Kyle Quinn Dreger has made a name for himself. The chief product officer at Patriot Software "is the utmost example of a leader that is humble, hungry and kind," says Michael A. Wheeler. Read more about him here.

Matthew Gooch

At 35 years, Matthew Gooch has made quite an impact in the community. The nurse practitioner and co-owner of Internal Medicine Physicians has proven his dedication to the community. “Matthew ... has donated his time and money to improving youth sports and resources for student athletes in the community,” says his wife, Sara Gooch. Read more about him here.

Rachel Hagemeier

Rachel Hagemeier, Canton Symphony Orchestra Manager of Education and Community Engagement, has quite an impressive resume at 24 years old. "She hadn’t even graduated from college yet and she blew the other candidates out of the water," says Michelle Charles. Read more about her here.

Kent Hamilton

At 34 years old, Kent Hamilton, Plain Local Schools Physical Education Teacher, has accomplished a lot. He chose to become a P.E. teacher following in his father's footsteps. Read more about him here.

Serena Draper Hendershot

At 27 years old, Serena Draper Hendershot, Canton City Public Health Community Health Equity Coordinator, has accomplished a lot professionally and personally.  “At a young age, she has earned the admiration and respect that has led her to have a seat at important tables,” says Laurie Moline. Read about her here.

Ashley Johnson

At 35 years old, Ashley Johnson, Innis Maggiore Senior Project Manager, has made an impact in her profession. “Ashley has a remarkable ability to unite people with different backgrounds, personalities and talents ...," says Dick Maggiore. Read about her here.

Amelia Kocher

Amelia Kocher has made an impressive impact in her profession at 35 years old. The Alliance Family Health Center, Inc. Executive Director "is passionate about making Stark County ... a healthier place to live,” says Kellie Johnson, MD. Read about her here.

Jason Mogus

At 38 years old, Jason Mogus, Center for Renewed Minds, LLC owner and clinical director, has accomplished a lot in his profession. "Every business decision he makes is not fiscally focused but focused on the well-being of others," says Brian Mogus. Read about him here.

Ashley Moore

At 37 years old, Ashley Moore, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Coordinator of Community Outreach, has accomplished a lot. "Ashley is a perfect balance of being professional, personable, creative, energetic, passionate, fun and humble," says Ron Bensinger. Read about her here.

Daniel Riggs

At 28 years old, Daniel Riggs, Legacy of Honor Founder and President, has made an impact. He works to give back to the community, professionally and personally. Read about him here.

Sarah Schmidt

At age 33, Sarah Schmidt has achieved a lot in her professional career. She is the Kent State University at Stark Assistant Director for Global Education Initiatives and adjunct faculty at the School of Peace and Conflict Studies. Read about her here.

Meagan Shaheen

Meagan Shaheen is the istrict executive director of the YMCA of Central Stark County— Meyers Lake and Eric Snow Family YMCA. At 37 years old, she has accomplished a lot. Read all about her here.

Kyle L. Stone

Kyle L. Stone is the Stark County Prosecuting Attorney. At 38 years old, he has accomplished a lot in his professional career. "Kyle has not only found success in his career at a record pace, he also has done so in historic ways never before seen in Stark County," says Mike Sturdivant. Read about him here.

James L. Warnken

James L. Warnken doesn't let his visual disability hinder him. At 24 years old, the Apex Communications Network Chief Technology Officer has accomplished a lot in his professional career. Read about him here.

Stacie M. Weimer

Stacie M. Weimer is the YWCA Alliance Executive Director. At 35 years old, she has made quite an impact on the community. “Stacie has gone above and beyond to be a service in her community," says Korena Pow. Read about her here.

Kelsey Davis from The Canton Repository contributed to this story.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Stark County's Twenty Under 40! announced by the Canton Repository