Heather Thomson, a former Top 40 Under 40 honouree and vice president of strategy, research, and engagement at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce joins Trudy and Steven to talk about the experience as a judge for the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 awards. Heather shares her thoughts on the rigorous judging process and provides an insider’s look at how it all works. She also reflects on the celebratory nature of the event and together they discuss the significance of the Top 40 list in showcasing Edmonton's vibrant community.

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--Chapters--

• (00:25) - Heather Thomson's Introduction and Top 40 Experience
• (02:26) - Steven Sandor's Role
• (07:42) - Heather Thomson is a Judge
• (09:14) - The Judging Process and Initial Eliminations
• (16:17) - Challenges and Rewards of Judging
• (22:21) - Finalizing the Top 40
• (28:49) - Reflections on the Judging Experience
• (36:23) - Close

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen