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40 UNDER FORTY AWARDS
2025
HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL
40
UNDER
FORTY
AWARDS
H
artford Business Journal held its
annual 40 Under Forty Awards on
Sept. 11 at the Aqua Turf Club in the Plants-
ville section of Southington.
The sold-out event attracted more than 450
people and honored 40 young professionals
from across the state.
The presenting sponsor was Hoffman Auto
Group. UConn was the major sponsor, while
CHESLA, Elicit Brewing Company and
PeoplesBank were supporting sponsors.
The photos were taken by Brian Ambrose of
Brian Ambrose Photography.
The 40 Under Forty honorees pose for a photo.
Honoree Thomas Hyde accepts his award from Jennifer
Mathieu of event major sponsor UConn School of Business.
Honoree Victor Gonzalez (left) shakes hands with Marc
Delacruz, of supporting sponsor Elicit Brewing Company.
Honoree Kate Blackburn poses with Matthew Bannister, of
supporting sponsor PeoplesBank, and Dennis House.
More than 450 people attended the event.
HBJ Publisher Tom Curtin, honoree Samantha VanSchoick,
Shannon Reynolds, of event supporting sponsor CHESLA,
and event co-emcee Dennis House.
Event emcee Dennis House (left) poses with Matthew
Hoffman, of event presenting sponsor Hoffman Auto Group,
and HBJ Publisher Tom Curtin.
Guests cheer the 40 Under Forty honorees as they are
called on stage.
