The Cincinnati Business Courier has named Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Sydney Prochazka to its Forty Under 40 class of 2024 for her outstanding leadership at Ó£ÌÒɬ¸£Àû¼§.

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Marking its 29th year, the Forty Under 40 award recognizes young leaders and professionals from across Greater Cincinnati.

"Each year through our nominations process, we seek 40 individuals under age 40 who are making a difference in business and the community," states Cincinnati Business Courier. "The emphasis is on leadership, whether it is in business, politics, the arts, nonprofits, education, health care or public service. Focus is also placed on the nominee's community involvement. Only Tri-State residents under age 40 during the nomination process are eligible."

Prochazka's leadership at the Mount has shaped a space that cultivates strong institutional growth alongside a commitment to service and philanthropy. These combined experiences, along with her personal interests, reflect her unwavering dedication to shaping and nurturing "family trees for the better and for generations to come" at Ó£ÌÒɬ¸£Àû¼§.

"It is humbling to be recognized among so many talented young professionals in our community as part of this year’s Forty Under 40 Class," said Prochazka.

"We are immensely proud that the Cincinnati Business Courier’s naming Sydney Prochazka its “Forty under 40 list!” said Dr. H. James Williams, President of Ó£ÌÒɬ¸£Àû¼§. "Her dedication, vision, and leadership have significantly contributed to the advancement and success of Ó£ÌÒɬ¸£Àû¼§. Congratulations, Sydney, on this well-deserved honor."

Prochazka currently serves on the Ten Thousand Villages Cincinnati board. She previously served on the Boards of the HELP Program (Cincinnati, OH) which assists men and women who have been convicted of a felony become financially stable and contributing members of society, as well as Our Harmony Club (Racine, WI), which provides affordable social day programs for elderly members of the Racine County community who have age-related challenges. 

Please join the Mount in congratulating Sydney Prochazka on this outstanding achievement. To read more, visit 

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