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AU40 Nominations Closing Happy Hour at the Driskill Hotel
Was it the cold? The first 60 minutes of the Austin Under 40 Nominations Closing Happy Hour seemed empty compared to last year’s party at the Driskill Hotel. Well, that meant more time with the ambitious networkers who give the prizes to young leaders from so many sectors of Austin business, charity and other fields.
Naila Ahmed and Sara McCuistio
And more yummy snacks for everyone. I wandered from pod to pod, picking up what I could about the backgrounds of the members, the respected awards and the always popular ceremony, coming up at the AT&T Center on Feb. 26.
Yann Curtis and Kate stoker
For those who haven’t had the pleasure, AU40 is a outgrowth of the Young Women’s Alliance and the Young Men’s Business League. They among them many Austin groups that train (relatively) young folks in leadership and philanthropy.
Priya Nathan and Jessica Sajak
They also mix. And this was a mixer. As the first hour of this Happy Hour drifted by, more folks in winter-wrapped business attire drifted into the upstairs lobby of the Driskill. It was time for me, however, to head out for my next gig.
I look forward to the AU40 ceremony in February, which conflicts with the Links Mardi Gras event, so probably another split evening.
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