A Sneak Peek at People Newspapers’ 20 Under 40

People Newspapers is proud to present the first look at our 20 Under 40 honorees for 2026.

These young difference makers were selected by committee from a record number of nominees. We look forward to celebrating them at our awards ceremony from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at Communities Foundation of Texas.

Click HERE to purchase tickets, which include drinks, food, and activations.

Attendees will learn how our honorees are making a lasting difference in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Elizabeth Phillips, the founder of national advocacy organization No More Victims, will be the featured speaker at this year’s event.

The evening will be emceed by former News Anchor/Reporter Jeff Brady, now of Brady Media Group. 

This event is supported by presenting sponsor Communities Foundation of Texas and premier sponsors Baylor Scott & White Health and Nor-Tex Greenscapes.

Event and program partners who made the evening’s festivities possible are Serve & Savour Catering, MOTUS Booth⁠, McShan Florist, Boozy Bar Dallas, and Rotary Club of Park Cities.

Readers of Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People can find out more about our selection process and honorees in the 20 Under 40 special section of our May issue, which will be delivered the week of April 27.

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Sarah Hodges

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Sarah Hodges is editor of People Newspapers. She wrote for The Kansas City Star, served in the Peace Corps, worked as a law firm associate, and spent more than a decade caring for her children as a stay-at-home parent prior to joining Park Cities People as managing editor in 2024. In her spare time, you can find her running, either around the neighborhood or to various kid activities.