Michigan Works! West Central is all about highlighting success, especially when it comes to the next generation of workforce.

Each year, we partner with Hearst Media to open nominations for young professionals in our region younger than age 30 who are succeeding in their respective careers. The public then votes on those nominations and the top 20 vote-getters are named to that year's "20 Under 30" list. The winners are compiled and printed in our annual publication. 

On Aug. 16, we hosted an awards luncheon to recognize this year's winners. Awardees received a certificate and placard from Michigan Works! West Central, as well as proclamations from local legislators.

The 2024, "20 Under 30" winners are:

1. Taylor Jutila
2. Megan Ecker
3. Meghan Lockhart
4. Elyse Roberts
5. Tristian Clark
6. Brian Stearns
7. Kameron Molby
8. Gabriela Brito-Burgos
9. Sara Hinojosa
10. Bradley Benzing
11. Caleb Visscher
12. Logan Wing
13. Katie Scarpelli
14. Stephanie Shusta
15. Willow Miller
16. Jack VanGessel
17. Lucas Harris
18. Dan Humm
19. Syriah Dobis
20. Skylar Posigian

To view the full "20 Under 30" publication for this year, as well as previous years, click here. To view a video highlighting this year's "20 Under 30" winners, click the link below.