(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Mayor's Office announced its finalists for the 2024 Mayor’s Young Leader Awards. According to the Mayor's Office, the program celebrates the outstanding achievements of young professionals, ages 18 to 40, who are making a positive impact in Colorado Springs through their professional and volunteer activities. Of the nominees, 35 finalists have emerged across seven categories. One winner from each category will be announced during an award ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Pinery at the Hill. Community Impact Samantha Chapman, Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation Ryan Darilek, Embrave Kimberly Gold, Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce Jandi Keum, 3i Law Brent Sabati, ENT Credit Union Creative Industry Kevin Davis, Guerrilla Media Preston Goff, The Exodus Road Chloe Hoeft, Notes Live/VENU Patrick Nelson, Harrison School District 2 Jacob Pope, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs Economic Impact Matt Buffington, GE Johnson Samuel Clark, Pikes Peak Real Estate Foundation Camille Lavon, Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC Sandra Lopez, b:side fund Ryan Rosenhahn, IntraNerve Neuroscience Education Keith Bisaillon, Harrison School District 2 Hitcel Hernandez, Pikes Peak State College Sami Mooney, Colorado Department of Education Kandy Ruiz, Pikes Peak State College Matthew Stewart, Academy School District 20 Military Leaders Capt Jon Borah, United States Space Force MSG Luis Bustos, United States Army A1C Michelle Joann Hubbard, United States Air Force MSgt Connor Olney, United States Air Force Capt Naureen Singh, United States Air Force Sports, Health & Wellness Caitlin Burgess, Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership Katrina Diaz, Urban Cirque James Garofalo, Lokiten Behavioral Health Thomas Jeffries, Rocky Mountain Vibes Christina Lorete, Colorado College and UpaDowna Technology & Sustainability Rachel Gardner, National Cybersecurity Center Luz Gonzalez, Exponential Impact Alondra Hauser, University of Colorado Colorado Springs Nathan Kozel, RainTech Rachael Maxwell, Exponential Impact The award ceremony will be emceed by FOX21's own Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister. Limited tickets will be available to the public for purchase. Follow @MayorofCOS on Facebook to be notified when tickets go on sale.