Business Council of Westchester accepting 40 under 40 nominations

The Business Council of Westchester is currently accepting nominations through its website (www.westchesterny.org) for the Class of 2011 Rising Stars 40 Under 40. Anyone over 21 years of age who works in Westchester and remains under the age of 40 through June 30 is eligible for consideration as a 2011 "Rising Star" award winner. The winners will receive their Rising Star awards during a ceremony at MasterCard Worldwide on June 9. Modeled after the national business recognition program "40 Under 40," Rising Stars is designed to recognize individuals under the age of 40 who exemplify leadership, foresight and a vision for the future of the county. Nominations are accepted online only at http://www.westchesterny.org/grow/starnominate.html. The deadline to nominate a potential Rising Star is April 1.