Siouxland Magazine - Volume 2 Issue 4 - version 2

10 Under 40
Siouxland Magazine is proud to host the 9th annual 2020
“10 Under 40” competition! The highly anticipated issue
comes out in September, featuring young professionals in
Siouxland who are making a real difference in our community.
Nominations will be open starting July 1 and the form can be
found on our website at siouxlandmagazine.com.
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Here is what we look for in Siouxland’s 10 Under 40. Look around to your co-workers, employees,
bosses, friends, colleagues, and think about who meets the following criteria:
• Under the age of 40 as of December 31, 2020 (Yes, you may have to ask, but he/she will be
honored you are thinking of them for an award!)
• Is a business owner or high executive/manager/director (or has experience in this area) within their
organization (this can be a large corporation, small business, or non-profit organization).
• Must be in their current position, or have had experience in a managerial role for at least one year.
• Lives and works in the Siouxland area (approximately a 60-mile radius around Sioux City.)
Has a history of displaying:
• Vision and Leadership
• Innovation and Achievement
• Growth/Development Strategy
• Community Involvement/Contribution
• Consistent display of excellent character and ethics
A quote that I reflect on often is from Simon Sinek, “Working hard for something we don’t care about
is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.” It’s not every day that one gets
recognized for their hard work, volunteering effort, and love for a non-profit, let alone be honored
as a “11 under 40” recipient. I’m still speechless and humbled that I was given such a recognition,
especially among such young, impressive, deserving professionals in the community. What we have
in Siouxland is genuinely beautiful (no wonder why we were recognized in the top 10 of Most Livable
Small Cities). It’s motivating and empowering, as you read each story, each recipient’s passion pours
out onto the page and comes to life. There is good in the world. There is good in our backyard, and
it’s been a privilege to be part of the conversation! Thank you, Siouxland Magazine, for spotlighting
the 11 of us in the community and bringing our stories to the table.
– Katie Kruse