YP Gala
January 23, 2026 | 6:00pm-10:00pm | Frazier Alumni Pavilion
The Top Twenty Under 40 award recognizes young professionals that are making an impact in their career and community. Join us as we celebrate our Top Twenty Under 40 Award Recipients at the YP Gala, sponsored by BMW of Lubbock. It’s sure to be a night of glitz, glamour, and Great Gatsby–style celebration!
For more information on the selection process for Top Twenty Under 40, check out the eligibility requirements below!


AJ Bunn
BentOak Capital

Anna Burton
Texas Tech University Student Housing

Averie Holder
Stages of Recovery

Blair Hayes
Michelle Kauffman Real Estate

Chris Rankin
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance

Connor Bryant
Lubbock Christian University

Dailey Fuller
Texas Tech University System

Ismael Garza
UMB Bank

Jaclyn Teinert
United Supermarkets

JD Harvey
JD Harvey Designs / Party Animal

Joel Riedel
U.S. Senator John Cornyn

Jordyn Moore
Redemption Way

Kase Wilbanks
KCBD News Channel 11

Kendra Martin
Lyons Realty

Mindy Weaver
South Plains Food Bank

Morgan Finney
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance

Robert Brown
Primrose Retirement Communities

Taylor Ernst
LHUCA

Thomas Longoria-Turnman
Carpet Tech














