CT Magazine's 40 Under 40: Class of 2018

Connecticut Magazine has unveiled its latest list of up-and-comers, “40 Under 40: Class of 2018” edition. The popular annual list highlights high-achievers under the age of 40 who are making their mark on the state of Connecticut in various ways.

The list, which doesn’t rank the 40 individuals in any particular order, features people from all walks of life. This year’s list features professional athletes, CEOs, activists, filmmakers, a mayor, a teenage inventor, a musical prodigy and many more.

All members of the “40 Under 40” list were nominated by family, friends, co-workers, admirers and the Connecticut Magazine staff.

Below are just some of this year’s honorees from Patch towns throughout Connecticut, as compiled by Connecticut Magazine:

Charlie Morton, 34, Redding — MLB player

Kevin Scarpati, 28, Meriden — Mayor

Albert Cheng, 33, Farmington — Scientist, engineer, assistant professor

Hannah Pucci, 17, Danbury — Inventor

Francesca Andre, 33, Bridgeport — Filmmaker

Paul Guarino, 25, West Haven — Owner/founder of sportswear company

Nick Bonino, 29, Farmington — NHL player

Camille Kostek, 25, Killingworth — Sports Illustrated swimsuit model

Tory, 27, and Roscoe Brown, 22, Westport — Connecticut-themed clothing line founders

Jessica Bailey, 38, Darien — Greenworks Lending CEO/co-founder

Ethan Walmark, 12, Westport — Musical prodigy

Adam Young, 33, Mystic — Bakery owner/head chef

Jimmy Williams, 31, West Haven — Boxer

Precious Price, 29, Middletown — Community organizer

Dave LaMattina, 37, and Chad Walker, 38, Norwalk — Documentary filmmakers

Melissa Thompson, 34, Stamford — Cancer patient advocate

Kris Dunn, 23, New London — NBA player

Ibrahim ‘Abe’ Baggili, 36, Guilford — College professor, cyber security expert

Angelica Idrovo, 21, Danbury — Immigration activist

Drew Drechsel, 29, Hamden — American Ninja Warrior competitor, gym owner

For the full list and profiles on each person, visit Connecticut Magazine here.

Pictured: Model Camille Kostek (Photo by Evan Agostini/ Associated Press) and Houston Astros pitcher Charlie Morton (Photo by David J. Phillip / Associated Press)