Meet the CSG South Members in the CSG 20 Under 40 2023 Class

The Council of State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recognizes the outstanding work of 20 up-and-coming elected and appointed officials from across the country who exemplify strong leadership and a passion for public service.

Five Members from the CSG South Region have been chosen for the prestigious award:

  • Representative Houston Gaines, GA
  • Senator Rod Hickman, MS
  • Representative Jason Hughes, LA
  • Representative Ashley Bland Manlove, MO
  • Delegate Briana Sewell, VA

CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipients are selected from a competitive pool of applicants based on their bipartisan work, leadership, and work within a specific policy area.

CSG will honor award recipients at the 2023 CSG National Conference this December in Raleigh, North Carolina.

To read the full press release, click here.