Honorees of the 2025 Consutling Magazine Rising Stars of the Profession awards gather at gala in Chicago.

Congratulations to the honorees, firms, colleagues, and peers who gathered last night at in Chicago to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the 2025 class of Rising Stars of the Profession gala dinner and thought leadership program.

Consulting Magazine hosted the fete honoring 55 individuals and 9 firms demonstrating exemplary skills in client service actions, relationship practices, innovation and leadership in serving both their clients and their firms. View the 2025 honorees here.

"It was a pleasure to host this program and honor these outstanding young leaders,” said Michael A. Webb, Director of Consulting Magazine. “Without question, one of the key elements to building a thriving consulting practice is attracting and retaining top-tier talent. Exceptional professionals are the cornerstone of any organization's success, and it's essential for any firm aiming for long-term achievement to prioritize the development of future leaders."

Webb added, "Effectively attracting emerging leaders and high-impact consultants not only reinforces the expertise of seasoned professionals but plays a vital role in driving profitability, sustaining longevity and enhancing a firm’s reputation."

Prior to the awards dinner, Consulting Magazine hosted the Rising Stars Professional Series: Innovate, Adapt, Succeed: Future-Proofing Your Career, a two-hour thought leadership program to help guide and elevate career trajectories and prepare young leaders for their ever-evolving career in the consulting industry.

Special thanks goes out to keynote speaker, Jenny Rae Le Roux, Chief Executive Officer, Management Consulted, and the entire faculty of panelists who delivered spot-on guidance, advice and insider vision:

  • Brianna Leung, Principal, Red Bird Strategy, LLC
  • Andrea Mac, Founder, Lead Growth Strategist, Prequal
  • Sarah Pomeranz, Chief Executive Officer, Consultants for Impact
  • Shannon Moskal, Principal, Crowe LLP

A special thanks to the award program’s headline sponsor Williams Lea and all who attended. Keep an eye out for photos and key takeaway from the program. Congratulations again to all the honorees!

VIEW 2025 The Rising Stars of the Profession here.

VIEW the Photo Gallery from the event here.

VIEW or DOWNLOAD the Award Program Guide here.

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