Deadline is Wednesday for 20 under 40 nominations

Do you know a rising business star in the Midlands who is younger than 40? Someone who is making a mark with both professional success and community involvement?

Now is your chance to nominate him or her to be recognized in The State Media Co.’s 20 Under 40 publication, which showcases young leaders who are making a difference in the community.

Nominees must primarily conduct business in the 10 counties of the Midlands and be under age 40 as of Jan. 1, 2016.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Winners will be notified in early December. Names will not be made public until the 20 Under 40 special section is published on March 20. To nominate someone, visit twentyunderforty.thestate.com.

Here’s some advice for your nominations:

▪ You must complete the entire nomination form. Incomplete forms will not be considered.

▪  Send documents or reference letters in support of your candidate to posmundson@thestate.com. Please put “20 under 40 documents” in the subject line. You can send up to five Word or pdf documents.

▪ After submitting the form, follow up with Associate Editor Paul Osmundson (posmundson@thestate.com) to make sure it was submitted properly.

▪ Please include details in your nominations. Avoid just saying a nominee is a “good,” “hard-working” or “kind” person. Add examples and anecdotes.

▪ The Midlands counties where nominees must primarily do business are: Richland, Lexington, Calhoun, Fairfield, Lee, Kershaw, Newberry, Orangeburg, Saluda and Sumter.

Still have questions? Email Osmundson at posmundson@thestate.com.