Savannah magazine and BiS in conjunction with JE Dunn Construction and Service Brewing Co. are recognizing Generation NEXT, Savannah’s Rising Stars of Business.

For the seventh year in a row, the two publications have teamed up to profile the area’s 40-and-under leaders who have distinguished themselves by their professional achievements and philanthropic service within Savannah and the Coastal Empire. 

“The breadth and depth of talent and creativity exhibited by the Generation NEXT class of 2017 assures me that the future of our community is in good hands,” said Amy Paige Condon, editor of Savannah magazine. “Individually and collectively, these young leaders possess such a strong commitment to building their businesses here and an even stronger ethic for giving back to greater Savannah. They stand shoulder to shoulder with previous honorees, and I’m eager to see what impact they’ll have in the years ahead.” 

Winners of the 2017 “Generation NEXT: Savannah’s Rising Stars of Business” are:

• Candace Adkins, Ameris Bank

• Kristen Baird-Rabun, Kristen Baird Fine Jewelry

• Erica Cannon, Savannah Pet Sitters LLC

• Emily M. Doherty, Georgia Tech Savannah

• Vernon Donovan, Vernon Donovan State Farm Insurance

• Christy Edwards, Horizons Savannah

• Bryan Ferris, JE Dunn Construction

• Jack H. Green Jr., Northwestern Mutual

• Jamie Gwaltney, Moffatt & Nichol

• Jackie Johnson, Page International Inc.

• Jessica L. Kelly, Engel & Völkers Savannah

• Britnee Kinard, SD Gunner Fund

• Heather Lundy, Hunter Maclean

• Kris Patel, HOS Management

• Brian J. Prevatt, CPA, Hancock Askew & Co. LLP

• Ryan Sewell, TK, CPCU, Seacrest Partners Inc.

• Whitney Shephard, Green Truck Pub

• Meredith Anne Sutton, Service Brewing

• Anthony Valdez, Clark Creative

• Cynthia Wright, Carriage Trade Public Relations and Cecilia Russo Marketing

These honorees will be featured in the January/February 2017 issue of Savannah magazine, on SavannahMagazine.com and in the Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2016, issue of BiS.

The 20 dreamers and doers who comprise Generation NEXT will be honored at an event hosted at Cohen’s Retreat, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 5715 Skidaway Road.

Tickets are $20. Admission includes light appetizers and two drink tickets. A cash bar will be available. Tickets can be purchased at generationnext2017.cityspin.com.

JE Dunn Construction is the Gold Sponsor, and Service Brewing Co. is the Bronze Sponsor.