A pre-gala recognition dinner for the 25 honorees, sponsors, judges, and the 25 Under 25® advisory committee will be held on February 12, 2009. This dinner is an opportunity for the 25 finalists to meet fellow honorees and others associated with the 25 Under 25® event. By invitation only.

The dinner for the Class of 2009 will be co-sponsored by Missouri Bank and TPP and held at Missouri Bank's downtown location at 1044 Main.