Class of 2026
The AAPC is dedicated to fostering the next generation of political professionals and is proud to recognize leaders and innovators in the political business community (including media, advertising, polling and public affairs) who are making a mark in their organizations and their professions and whose conduct has been consistent with the Professional Code of Ethics of the AAPC. Award recipients were honored at an award ceremony on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the 2026 Pollie Awards & Conference in Amelia Island, FL.
Democrats
Republicans
Judges
AAPC is honored to have had the following judges participate in the 2026 40 Under 40 Awards.
Brenda Gianiny (Co-Chair), Axis Research
Zandria Haines (Co-Chair), Moxie Media
Republicans:
Mark Harris, ColdSpark
Sean Philbin, Smart Media Group
Adam Wise, National Media Insights
Jackie Huelbig McLaughlin, Basis Technologies
Becki Donatelli, Campaign Solutions
Joanna Burgos, Compel
Tracy Dietz, DonorBureau
Nick Everhart, Content Creative Media
Meghan Cox, Impact Advocacy Group
Ryan Horn, Bullhorn Communications
Democrats:
Larry Huynh, Trilogy Interactive
Kelly Gibson, Bryson Gillette
Taryn Rosenkranz, New Blue Interactive
Gillian Rosenberg Armour, AGENCY
Raghu Devaguptapu, TKO Political
Rosa Mendoza, Global Strategy Group
Terrence Woodbury, HIT Strategies