The Alaska Journal of Commerce and the Anchorage Daily News are again recognizing a group of young professionals in the 2021 Top Forty Under 40.
This year we considered 114 nominees and 750 pages of supporting documentation, with members of the selection committee ranking each individual on a scale from 1 to 5 and the best 40 scores joining the 2021 class.
The selection committee was made up of Elevate Alaska President Kea Cuaresma; Peak 2 Peak Alaska Vice President Sarah Boice; Anchorage Daily News Advertising Director Brandi Nelson; Alaska Journal of Commerce Sales Manager Jada Nowling; and Alaska Journal of Commerce Managing Editor Andrew Jensen.
“As we emerge from one of the most difficult years in our history, we are happy to highlight some of the best and brightest representing a diverse cross section of young people from many backgrounds, regions and the private, public and nonprofit sectors,” Jensen said.
The 2021 awards event will be Oct. 29 at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. Tickets are available at myalaskatix.com. A magazine featuring the 2021 class will be released in the June 20 edition of the Alaska Journal of Commerce.
The 2021 Top Forty Under 40:
Zachary Aregood, 27, President/CEO, ARM Creative LLC, Anchorage
Erin Baca, 37, Director, 49th State Angel Fund, Anchorage
Edwin Bifelt, 36, Founder/CEO, Alaska Native Renewable Industries, Huslia
Dr. Lindsey Cobb, 39, Chief of Staff, Providence Alaska Medical Center,…
