Mississippi s future is in good hands. It is so easy to live a minimal life where we do just enough to get by. It is so refreshing to know that there are young people in our community who are self-motivated to do more than the minimum. All of the young people who were submitted for Top 40 recognition have chosen to do more than the minimum required to get by. They are an inspiration to me.
Professional accomplishments are impressive.
However, alone they are not sufficient to gain admission to this select group. No, one must do much more than just excel in the workplace. Even raising a family while pursuing a career will not do it. In addition to these worthy undertakings, one must also be involved in bettering the community in a significant way. It is a tough nut to crack, but we are honoring 40 who found the energy and the desire to do it.