Rising Stars | Must Read Introducing The PPAI Rising Stars Class Of 2024 Another record number of nominees have been considered, and PPAI judges have completed the difficult task of narrowing them down to 12. This year, 220 submissions were made by promotional products pros, far surpassing the previous record of 170 set in 2023. Truly, the 2024 class emerged as the best of the best, joining almost 200 past recipients of the honor. The 2024 PPAI Rising Stars have been selected for their achievements, leadership, volunteerism and potential for even greater impact in the years and decades to come. The same judging criteria in place since the program’s 2010 inception was used, except for the first time a true age limit was imposed. No candidates over age 40 were eligible. In late September, the group was honored at PPAI’s Leadership Development Conference, which featured an Emerging Leaders educational track designed to arm the Rising Stars and their brightest contemporaries with skills to grow in the promo industry. Many candidates received multiple nominations, including seven of this year’s honorees. Read on to meet the new class of Rising Stars. These 12 young leaders have been identified as the best and brightest, emerging from a record pool of nominees for the coveted honor. By John Corrigan H H H PPAI • NOVEMBER 2024 • 45
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