CLASS OF 2024
The Dean's List's "20 Under 20" is honoring some of the most diverse and influential 14-19 year-old leaders in the Queen City. We want to recognize those in Gen Z & Gen Alpha who are giving back to Charlotte and empower others in all that they do.
Honorees selected based on:
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Artistic/Educational Endeavors
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Community Involvement & Volunteerism
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Leadership Skills & Roles
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Professional & Personal Achievements
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Commitment to making a long-term positive impact in the community.
Honorees receive:
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Professional Headshots
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1:1 Mentoring
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Access to Charlotte professionals from a variety of industries
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Service Project & Internship Opportunities
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Connections with other like-minded students
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Styling Session & Complimentary Business Professional Outfit thanks to Dress for Success
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A trophy & printed award
DATES:
2024 Nomination Deadline | October 28, 2024
Honorees Notified | November 2024
20 Under 20 Awards at Wray Ward | December 9, 2024
*NOTE - nominee must be under 20 as of December 9, 2024
SPONSORS
Thank you for supporting our young leaders making an impact in the Charlotte community. We hope that this awards ceremony and publication will help retain native Charlotteans in the Queen City, create a pipeline of extraordinary talent for local companies, foster creativity & growth for youth, create networking opportunities for young & experienced professionals, bring more jobs and Charlotte-owned businesses to our community, and provide a sense of belonging. Special thanks to Charlotte is Creative for providing us with a H.U.G. grant to get this community engagement programs off the ground in 2021. We appreciate your consideration and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
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2024 HONOREES
CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF 2023!
Pictures and bios provided by the honorees themselves below.
Nachammai Annamalai - South Iredell High School
Kacey Aucello - UNC Charlotte
Jasmine Bhojwani - Marvin Ridge High School
Jessica Carranco - Western Carolina University
Raia Carter- Charlotte Lab School
Luke Coppage - Queens University of Charlotte
Liza Grimes - Providence Day School
Spencer Hirsch - Providence High School
Caleb Joel - Providence Day School
Sandhya Konar - Queens University of Charlotte
Maya McClain - South Mecklenburg High School
Shaylen Mehta- Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Elizabeth Montgomery - Lake Norman High School
Nairobi Muturi - Sugar Creek Charter School
Walter Pacheco-Garcia - West Meck High School
Richye Porter - UNC Charlotte
Jay Sundar - Ardrey Kell High School
Frank Turner, IV - Myers Park High School
Surya Vankayala - Ardrey Kell High School
Daniel Wei - Marvin Ridge High School
Black Woman in Media Award 2024
Morgan Winston - East Mecklenburg High School
SPONSORS
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE THIS PROGRAM! Want to support our young leaders making an impact in the Charlotte community? This awards ceremony and publication will help retain native Charlotteans in the Queen City, create a pipeline of extraordinary talent for local companies, foster creativity & growth for youth, create networking opportunities for young & experienced professionals, bring more jobs and Charlotte-owned businesses to our community, and provide a sense of belonging. We appreciate your consideration and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Sponsors have the ability to -
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Have job and internship opportunities sent out directly to thousands of young professionals
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Recruit diverse top talent for roles
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Support student scholarships
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Have their logo and mission in all Dean's List communications including social media posts,
newsletters, blogs, etc.
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Have a table & VIP tickets at the awards ceremony
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Be part of an impactful DEI initiative for young people in our community.
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