Asheville’s best and brightest were honored Thursday, Oct. 13 when the The Biltmore Beacon honored 40 Asheville residents who have made a difference in their respective fields during the annual 40 Under Forty event.

Ceremony was held at the Omni Grove Park Inn where Brandon Bryant President of Red Tree Builders, Inc. was honored in the class of 2016. All honorees have been nominated from places of employment and/or service organizations. They are all 39 years of age or younger, live or work in the greater Asheville area and show the potential to be a leader in the business community for years to come.