2016 Class of 20 Under 40

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Twenty of Topeka's outstanding young professionals were honored Thursday night.

The Jayhawk Council of Boy Scouts  recognized its seventh annual 20 under 40 class. The honorees were chosen from dozens of applicants for their professional achievements and their community involvement. All applicants were under the age of 40.

The list of honorees encompasses a broad section of the community, from educators and businessmen, to non-profit leaders, law enforcement, entrepreneurs and more.

Proceeds from the awards dinner benefit the local boy scouts.

2016 20 under 40 class:

Ashley Charest, Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce
Sarah Lucero, USD 501 - Scott Dual Language Magnet School
Dustin Dick, USD 501 - Topeka West High School
Adrienne Olejnik, Rossville Community Library
Matt Dinkel, Security Benefit Life
Enedina Patch, Stormont Vail Health
Lacee Ebert, Barbara's Conservatory of Dance 
Brooks Pettit, Vaerus Aviation
Trey George, Topeka Housing Authority, Inc.
Jammie Serrano, Advisors Excel
Tom Hagen, Capitol Federal®
Lissa Staley, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Megan Jones, Jones Advisory Group
Jana Tenbrink, Stormont Vail Health
Missy Lackey, US Bank
Justin Vest, Shawnee County Sheriff's Office
Jessica Lehnherr, CASA of Shawnee County
Andy Vogel, Young Life 
Elizabeth Lenherr, Advisors Excel 
John Paul Washburn, Washburn Law Office, LLC and The Washburn Mediation Company, LLC