Young Professionals

FUTURE 5 AWARDS

The Future 5 Awards are presented annually by Iredell Health System to recognize 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. Anyone can nominate a Future 5 candidate.

READ MORE ABOUT THE 2024 AWARDS

2024 Future 5+ Award Recipients

Brittany Jordaan – Home Instead
Hannah Fox – Iredell Health System
Josh Dickens – Piedmont Folkways & Iredell Arts Council
Dr. Lindsay Spears, DDS – Carolina Crossroads Dental Care
Shellie Taylor – Iredell County Public Library
Sydney Koppelmeyer – Piedmont HealthCare
Tevin Carr – Insomniacs, Inc.
Trey Robertson – KAM & Bee and Barrel (not pictures)

Pictured left to right: John Green- Iredell Health System, Hannah Fox, Sydney Koppelmeyer, Brittany Jordaan, Dr. Lindsay Spears, Shellie Taylor, Trey Robertson, Tevin Carr and Melissa Neader, Iredell County Commissioner.

2024 Future 5 Nominees

Andy Zachowicz – Statesville Country Club
Brody Petree – Home Instead
Jennifer Barraclough – Iredell Council on Aging
Jennifer Levins – Iredell County Public Library
Joshua Speer – Norris, Stewart, & Ralston
Kelly Shorts – Simply Caring
Kirsten Lippard – Branded Peach Boutique
Sam Hughes – Piedmont HealthCare
Tyler Yoder – Piedmont HealthCare

Watch These Engaging Testimonials About Our Recipients

2024 Future 5 Awards Ceremony

Our Next Future 5 Awards is Scheduled for October 2025

QUALIFICATIONS

- Must be 40 and under years of age on or before October 2025.
- 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 Nicole Kershner at [email protected].

2023 Future 5 Award 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

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: