The Rising Stars will be celebrated at the Rising Stars Soiree on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at The Hidden Gem of Gruene.
The New Braunfels Jaycees, New Braunfels Chamber, and New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Rising Stars of New Braunfels Award. These outstanding young leaders are being recognized for making significant contributions to the community through their professional activities and civic engagement.
2024's honorees include:
This award honors individuals under the age of 40 who are excelling in their careers, bettering New Braunfels through volunteerism, and poised to be our community’s next generation of great leaders. The Rising Stars will be celebrated at the Rising Stars Soiree on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at The Hidden Gem of Gruene. The celebratory event will include a time for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, presentation of awards to honorees, and the announcement of the 2024 Distinguished Young Leader Award.
“There are so many individuals in New Braunfels that are deserving of this recognition, but these individuals stood out above the rest. They use their time and talents to make their businesses, organizations, and our community a better place to live. We are pleased with this year’s awardees and look forward to seeing their continued impact on our town.” said NB Jaycees President, Cordell Bunch.
Justin Ball, the winner of the 2023 Distinguished Young Leader Award, will make the announcement of this year’s winner. The name of the winner is kept confidential until the announcement that night. The Distinguished Young Leader is selected from the Rising Stars awardees as someone who stands out from the crowd and deserves special recognition for their many contributions to the community.
The winners were selected by a committee made up of previous Rising Stars of New Braunfels award winners, community leaders, and representatives from the Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, and Herald-Zeitung. Tickets and sponsorships for the Soiree will be available to the public beginning in December.