Young Professionals

FUTURE 5 AWARDS


Future5 annually recognizes five Greater Statesville area young professionals that are currently growing and excelling in their respective fields and positively influencing growth, prosperity and quality of life in the community.

The top 5 young professionals chosen will demonstrate commitment to the Greater Statesville area through civic and business involvement. They will possess values consistent with those of Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce including an unwavering responsibility to the community through involvement with local organizations that elevate the overall quality of life in the Greater Statesville area and our ability to attract and retain young talent.

Watch the videos of our 2023 Future 5 Award Recipients >

Nominations are closed for 2023. Watch for next year's application for 2024 in early summer 2024. 

In June of 2024, if you would like to nominate someone look below for the details:

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be 40 and under years of age on or before October 6, 2024..
• Must be involved in the community in services and giving back.
• Preferably involved with the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce in some aspect.
• Candidate should be someone who gives back to the Greater Statesville area through their involvement with community organizations.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Recipients will be announced on the month before the Awards Event. 

They will also be profiled on our website, blog and the online chamber newsletter. Press Releases will go out to all media to recognize recipients. For questions, contact Shannon Viera at [email protected].

2023 future 5 Award Recipients


The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Iredell Health System 2023 Future5 recipients. Annually the Chamber recognizes five Greater Statesville area young professionals that are currently growing and excelling in their respective fields and positively influencing growth, prosperity, and quality of life in the community. It is with great pleasure that we recognize this year's recipients:


Kelli Goodwin

Iredell County Public Library, Youth Services Manager

Benjamin Haynes

Active Chiropractic Rehab and Acupuncture, Chiropractor and Business owner

Mallory Renegar

Iredell County Partnership for Young Children, Region 9 Child Care Resource & Referral Specialist

Bradley Johnson

Iredell County Area Transit System, Transit Director

Katrina Foster

Chief Difference Maker/Owner, KKPR Marketing & Public Relations

These top 5 young professionals have demonstrated commitment to the Greater Statesville area through civic and business involvement. They possess values consistent with those of Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce including an unwavering responsibility to the community through involvement with local organizations that elevate the overall quality of life in the Greater Statesville area and our ability to attract and retain young talent. 

Watch the videos of our 2023 Future 5 Award Recipients >