Since 2003, the Rising Stars Program has honored and recognized professional members of the community under the age of 40 whom are striving to make Lexington a better place in which to work and live. The Rising Star award runs parallel with Lexington Young Professionals Association‘s mission statement – to groom the next generation of community leaders while improving the quality of life in the city of Lexington. LYPA does this through philanthropic, social and networking opportunities with the ultimate goal of retaining young talent in Lexington.