Since 2008, Inweekly has recognized the under-40-year-olds in our community who their peers, clients, and bosses see as up-and-coming leaders in their professions and the greater Pensacola area. We have celebrated nearly 1,000 individuals becoming stars. Those honored represent a broad range of professions—including doctors, lawyers, artists, teachers, and small business owners.
We are seeking nominations for the 2026 Rising Star class. The requirements are:
1. Must be under the age of 40 on March 31, 2026.
2. Must live, work, or go to school in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties.
3. Must not have been previously selected as an Inweekly Rising Star.
Nominations must be emailed – rick@inweekly.net – to me by midnight on Friday, Jan. 30. Send us their name, email address, and a brief reason why you believe they are a Rising Star. We will contact them to provide more information to the selection committee.
Check out last year’s class: here.