The much-anticipated time has finally arrived, and VISTA Today is thrilled to reveal its 2025 Class of VISTA NextGen Superstars, an initiative presented by Penn State Great Valley.

VISTA Today recently rebranded its VISTA Millennial Superstars initiative to VISTA NextGen Superstars in an effort to acknowledge the evolving generational landscape and rising influence of Gen Z.

In mid-December, VISTA Today launched its sixth annual search to identify and honor 40 of Chester County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s future.

VISTA Today was inundated with nominations that highlighted the achievements of scores of individuals who are breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and doing remarkable work in their profession or community.

The wide range of industries represented by our 2025 Class of VISTA NextGen Superstars is proof that Chester County’s businesses, nonprofits, universities, and communities will be in good hands for years to come.

Among our Superstars are:

• a small business owner who supports and showcases Chester County farmers, crafters, and small businesses
• a biomedical engineering professor who designed an open-source game system to aid STEM high school students
• a banking manager who created a local reading program to encourage students to read and save money
• a kidney transplant survivor and entrepreneur who started his successful landscaping business when he was 13 years old
• a certified financial planner and fashion entrepreneur who designs knitwear from sustainable, undyed alpaca wool from Peru
• a coffee shop owner who supports and raises awareness for mental health
• a construction operations manager who advocates for women in construction

These are only seven of the 40 honorees who will be recognized at the Awards Reception & Celebration on Thursday, May 8 at Penn State Great Valley.

Individual profiles of the Superstars will be featured on VISTA Today beginning Monday, March 10.

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.

Sponsors are still being sought for the VNS Awards Reception & Celebration. A sponsorship offers unparalleled networking opportunities, enhances your organization’s visibility, and aligns you with a celebration of excellence and innovation. Learn more about the various opportunities available to partner with VISTA Today as it honors Chester County’s next generation of leaders.

Click on the gallery below to view a slideshow of the next 10 VISTA NextGen Superstar honorees (presented in no particular order):

Stay tuned all week as we announce the rest of the honorees in groups of 10 on Thursday and Friday mornings.