The Marion County Economic Development Commission announced the Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 recipients for 2024.
The awards recognize young professionals in the county for their contributions and individuals were nominated by other community members. This year’s recipients include:
- Meredith Clark – Knoxville Police Department Community Service Officer
- Ben Dirksen – Pella Christian Schools K-8 Principal
- Alexander Gabrielson – Liberty Street Kitchen Executive Chef
- Ashley Kline – Wells Fargo Business Execution Consultant and Co-Owner of Klines QuickTime BP & AAO Properties
- Chandler Nunnikhoven – Farmer and City of Pella Parks Manager
- Mark Richards – President and Owner of Gritters Electric
- Amanda Ritchey – Pella Community Ambulance Assistant Chief
- Ciara Ward – Pella Real Estate Services Realtor
- Becky Way – AMC Mechanical Group Business Office Manager
- Clayton Sampson – KNIA/KRLS Knoxville News Director
The honorees were recognized in a ceremony that took place at the Cordova Park Office Building on Monday night.