This document announces the finalists and award winners for the PPMA Rising Star 2015 awards, which recognizes up-and-coming local government professionals. It lists the names and roles of over 20 delegates, along with the judging panel. It reveals that Claudia Beaumont won the "Spirit of Rising Stars" award and Ken Lyon won "Star Quality." The three finalists for the overall Rising Star award are Samantha Reilly, Dawn Tomlyn, and Imogeen Denton, with the overall winner to be announced at the gala dinner.