VISTA Today has officially commenced its search for the 2025 class of VISTA NextGen Superstars.

After five years of annually identifying and honoring Chester County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s bright future, VISTA Today has rebranded its VISTA Millennial Superstars initiative to VISTA NextGen Superstars. The rebrand acknowledges the evolving generational landscape and reflects the rising influence of Gen Z, who are now making significant waves in the workplace and community.

VISTA Today is now accepting nominations for its sixth class of honorees.

What is a VISTA NextGen Superstar?

It’s a young professional (under the age of 40) who is breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and doing remarkable work in his or her profession or community. VISTA NextGen Superstars are blazing trails of success throughout Chester County, making it a better place to live.

How does the process work? Nominate an employee, colleague, client, friend, or yourself to join the 2025 class of VISTA NextGen Superstars. Nominations must be submitted by midnight, Jan. 31.

A committee will then evaluate and select 40 honorees from the hundreds of expected submissions. Honorees must:

• live or work in Chester County or be enrolled in a Chester County-based university
• be 39 years old or younger as of April 30, 2025
• have achieved notable success in his or her chosen profession or trade
• be actively engaged in efforts to improve Chester County’s quality of place
• be an awesome person

The winners will be announced the week of Feb. 17, and their profiles will be featured on VISTA Today beginning March 10. The annual Awards Reception & Celebration, which has become the premier networking event in Chester County, will be held on Thursday, May 8 at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Arc of Chester County, a nonprofit that promotes and protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Have questions or want to know more about VISTA NextGen Superstars? Check out our FAQs.

Nominate someone to be a VISTA NextGen Superstar.

Sponsors are being sought for the program. Learn more about the various opportunities available to partner with VISTA Today as it honors Chester County’s next generation of leaders.