Emerie Eck Gentry, donor relations manager, Bossier Arts Council, believes the 40 Under 40 Awards is a wonderful opportunity for young people in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

To expand awareness of the group, they chose to partner with CityLife Magazine (our sister publication) to promote and publish this impressive group. Together, we published in CityLife for seven great years until the magazine was re-branded and is now the leading women’s magazine in Northwest Louisiana.

Students in first grade at one of the six elementary schools (Caddo Heights, Midway, Werner Park, University, Turner and Southern Hills) have a chance to stay in a STEM school throughout their public school education.