Business buzz: Oct. 7

Young leaders feted

The first "20 Under 40" list has been released by London Business magazine.

The new program recognizes industry leaders under the age of 40 who give back to their community. The awards are presented by Business London magazine and sponsored by Emerging Leaders, GenNext United Way of London and Middlesex, Harrison Pensa, Ivey Business School, Nothers Signs and Recognition, Lovers At Work and The London Free Press.

The judges were Daniel McHardy of TD Canada Trust, Justin Ogglesby of Hall mc, Shannon Toshack of Fanshawe College and Gord Delamont, Business London publisher.

All the 20 Under 40 recipients will be profiled in a print and digital supplement to be distributed with the November issue of Business London. Each award recipient will receive a commemorative crystal award and a scholarship of $6,500 toward attending the Ivey Management Program, courtesy of the Ivey Business School.

20 under 40 winners

Tarique Al-Ansari, Zomaron Inc.

Michael Barr, Ortech Systems

David Billson, rTraction

Anthony Boyle, HR Downloads Inc.

David Brebner, Magnus Associates

David Ciccarelli, Voices.com

Andrew Crook, Pritchard & Crook R/E Brokerage

Jon Eisler, Blackburn Radio Inc.

Jonathan Foreman, Harrison Pensa LLP

Allison Graham, Elevate Seminars & Strategic Development (ElevateBiz.com)

Lori Higgs, St. Joseph's Health Care

Meaghan Jansen, Employee Wellness Solutions Network

Mark Malerba, Metropolitan Maintenance

Andrew McClenaghan, Digital Echidna

Jeff & Lindsay Sage, Sagecomm

Andrew Schiestel, tbk Creative

Tania Testa, Trojan Technologies

Matthew Wilson, Lerners LLP

Kyla Woodcock, Forest City Sports & Social Club

Justine Zavitz, Zavitz Insurance