The best and brightest young professionals of New Braunfels were honored recently at the Rising Stars of New Braunfels Awards and half of the ten member class of 2024 are members of the Rotary Club of New Braunfels. The award honors locals under the age 40 who excel in their careers and give back to the community. 
Rising Star awardees are selected by a committee of New Braunfels Jaycees alumni, community leaders, and representatives from the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and the New Braunfels HeraldZeitung.
 
New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce CEO Jonathan Packer, also a member of the Rotary Club of New Braunfels, thanked the honorees for their volunteer work to shape the community’s positive future.
 
The Rotarians honored were Haley Furlough, Cooper Henk, Emily Hoffmann, Glenn Roblin, and J. Boyd Vaughan.