The Union Leader announced the eighth class of "40 Under Forty" -  the honors program that recognizes the state's emerging leaders. Among the nonprofit leaders mentioned were:

• Amada K. Grady, 29, director of public policy for the N.H. Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
• Chris Thayer, 38, director of White Mountain facilities for the Appalachian Mountain Club
• Tara Payne, 35, vice president of corporate communications and marketing for the NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation
• Sara Zoe Patterson for her work with Seacoast Eat Local
• Joel Harrington, 34, director of government relations for the Nature Conservancy of NH
• Brett M. Durham, 36, director of recreation for Squam Lakes Association
• Jenne Walker, 30, program manager for Squam Lakes Association
• Kristen Kraunelis, 37, director of quality improvement for the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
• Sarah Chaisson Warner, 29, editor in chief of Athena Magazine for Girls
• Jeanine Tousignant, 35, vice president for advancement at the Manchester Community Music School

For the names of all 40 individuals honored, read the full article