Every year the Connecticut Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds their Hartford's Finest Awards to celebrate some of the Region's best professionals. This year's nominees include a few HYPEsters! To learn about all of the nominees, visit CFF's website.

The event on Thursday, June 26th features an awards ceremony, a fashion show component, hors d'oeuvres, carving & pasta stations, cocktails, music, a lively auction and much more!
Congratulations everyone!
Justin Egan

Justin is a Marketing Manager at The Hartford Financial Services, Inc. and another Honoree of ours for Hartford’s Finest 2014! Justin is a founding member and President of the Royal Order of Fraternal Irish Brotherhood, a small organization whose mission is to celebrate his family’s Irish heritage and cherished “Egan” family association in the spirit of good will, togetherness, and fun. Justin enjoys music production, graphic design and traveling with his wife and son. He received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Central Connecticut State University. He also has a Master of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration in Management, both from Albertus Magnus College.
Check out Justin’s fundraising page to read more!
Beth Matonak

Beth is a young professional being honored at Hartford's Finest this year! Beth graduated from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering. She has taken her talents to Pratt and Whitney where she is now a Logistics Manager. She is actively involved in her community through HYPE, as a Team in Training New England volunteer and more. She also participates in dance at the Greater Hartford Dance Academy and runs in Ragnar Relays across the country.
Check out Beth's fundraising page!
Ashley Minnifield

Ashley is 24 years old and works at UTC Aerospace Systems. She graduated from UConn with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a Minor in Business. Ashley is involved in HYPE, Junior Achievement, and Women's Forum, just to name a few! In her spare time she enjoys playing the piano and being a bit of a "dare devil" when it comes to karaoke!
Check out Ashley's page on the CFF website.
Elizabeth McCoskrie

Elizabeth works at Pratt & Whitney as a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer. She graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering and is now a member of the Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs.
Head over to Elizabeth’s fundraising page to see more!