Also meeting the criteria for 15 Under 40 honors are Bridget Bridges, Doyline High School; Kelly Copeland Paul, Minden Medical Center; Shaun Lewis, Fibrebond Corporation; Leslie Williams Utley, Minden High School; Mary Helen Simms, The Coordinating & Development Corporation. Courtesy Photo

Tickets are on sale for the annual “15 Under 40” dinner and gala scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Minden Civic Center.

More nominees who will be recognized as part of the 15 Under 40 group are Kelli Carter, Minden High School; Kagnee Veitch, United Way of NWLA; Clint Smith, Minden Police Department; Tessa Cay Bryant, J.A. Phillips Middle School; LaTashia Upton, MD, The Women’s Clinic. Courtesy Photo
More nominees who will be recognized as part of the 15 Under 40 group are Kelli Carter, Minden High School; Kagnee Veitch, United Way of NWLA; Clint Smith, Minden Police Department; Tessa Cay Bryant, J.A. Phillips Middle School; LaTashia Upton, MD, The Women’s Clinic. Courtesy Photo
Not available for group pictures was Kenny Balkom, Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Courtesy Photo
Not available for group pictures was Kenny Balkom, Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Courtesy Photo

“Each year 15 outstanding young professionals are recognized for their accomplishments in their careers and communities,” Jerri de Pingre’, president of the Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce said. “A diverse selection panel reviewed and scored the nominees to distinguish the top 15 applicants.”

The keynote speaker will be president and CEO of the Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce, Zazell V. Dudley.

Call the office of the Minden-South Webster Chamber off Commerce at 377-4240 to purchase tickets. Tickets are $35 each and a table of eight may be purchased for $250.

Dinner will be catered by Roma Italian Bistro.

More nominees who will be recognized as part of the 15 Under 40 group are Kelli Carter, Minden High School; Kagnee Veitch, United Way of NWLA; Clint Smith, Minden Police Department; Tessa Cay Bryant, J.A. Phillips Middle School; LaTashia Upton, MD, The Women’s Clinic. Courtesy Photo
More nominees who will be recognized as part of the 15 Under 40 group are Kelli Carter, Minden High School; Kagnee Veitch, United Way of NWLA; Clint Smith, Minden Police Department; Tessa Cay Bryant, J.A. Phillips Middle School; LaTashia Upton, MD, The Women’s Clinic. Courtesy Photo