- Honoring the leading Young Professionals in San Marcos - 
The San Marcos Shining Stars Under 40 (SSU40) honors 5 young professionals under the age of 40 engaged in a variety of fields including business, technology, non-profit management, civic life, public service, education, and the arts, who are making significant contributions in their professional fields as well as through their service to the community.Shining Stars represent the best and brightest of San Marcos ? they are shining examples of caring, hard-working, and innovative leaders making our growing community a place where one desires to live, work, and play!