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Shannon-Janean Currie and Lindsay Vermeyen Recognized as 40 Under 40 Award Winners


Benenson Strategy Group is proud to announce that both Shannon-Janean Currie and Lindsay Vermeyen have been honored by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) as two of the 40 best and brightest campaign professionals under 40 years old.

“AAPC is pleased to recognize Shannon-Janean Currie and Lindsay Vermeyen as members of our 2023 class of 40 Under 40 for their outstanding achievements,” said AAPC President Becki Donatelli. “We are elated to welcome a new class of gifted political consultants who will continue to make an impact in our industry.”


The AAPC recognized the winners of the 40 Under 40 Awards at the 2023 Pollie Awards and Conference on April 18, 2023, in Palm Springs, California. The conference brings the leading political professionals together to meet others in the industry and learn from top technology innovators, pollsters, pundits, and service providers. The 40 Under 40 Awards ceremony and reception was sponsored by Ampersand and was held at the La Quinta Resort and Club.

AAPC Vice President Larry Huynh added, “I am continuously surprised to see the number of dynamic and ambitious professionals nominated and we look forward to their continued success as members of the 2023 class of 40 Under 40.”


Only 20 Republicans and 20 Democrats in the United States were named to AAPC’s exclusive 40 Under 40 winners list. Candidates were evaluated on their roles as strategic consultants in the industry, along with leadership and professional accomplishments in political consulting.



About AAPC Founded in 1969, the AAPC is a multi-partisan organization of political and public affairs professionals dedicated to improving democracy. The AAPC has over 1,600 members hailing from all corners of the globe. It is the largest association of political and public affairs professionals in the world. For more information, see www.theaapc.org.


About the 2023 AAPC Pollie Conference As the premier industry event, the 2023 Pollie Awards and Conference, held in Palm Springs, California from April 18-20, 2023, brings the leading political professionals together to network and hear from top technology innovators, pollsters, pundits, and service providers. The conference features cutting-edge programming on key industry trends, designed to empower attendees to leverage the latest techniques in campaign strategy and management. The conference is widely recognized as the must-attend event for political consultants, media buyers, public affairs specialists, suppliers, industry leaders, and journalists. For details, visit www.theaapc.org.

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