TOP 30 UNDER 30 "Future Leaders Of Charlotte" Class Of 2026

Each year Elevate Lifestyle is on the search for Charlotte's outstanding entrepreneurs, executives, managers and professionals in the public, and nonprofit sectors for its annual TOP 30 UNDER 30 "Future Leaders Of Charlotte" Awards Presentation & Celebration.

This year is the 16th Annual TOP 30 UNDER 30 "Future Leaders Of Charlotte" Awards, and below is the "Class of 2026". They were chosen based on a range of criteria; including professional achievement, experience, innovation, leadership and community involvement.

The TOP 30 UNDER 30 event will begin at 6 pm with a Cocktail Hour, followed by the Awards Presentation and then the Celebration.

This year's event is brought to you by our TITLE SPONSORS: Carbon Ring Sports Group, and Cobble Construction Group.

BEVERAGE PARTNERS: TBA

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Chris Diorio

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Michael Wilson, MJW Photo

ATTIRE: Business Professional or Cocktail Attire

LOCATION: The Rose Honky Tonk in South End

PARKING: South End Station Parking at 1435 South Tryon Street, Preferred Parking garage at 1414 South Tryon Street at the Rail Yard office building and street parking.

21+ Only (NC State Law)

>> MEET THE CLASS OF 2026 <<

Cameran Bellamy with Airship

Sydney Bernhardt with Sleek Social Club

Albert Bittle with Beasley Media Group

Harry Blondell with Sandee Road Ventures

Josh Cardinal with Albrick

Grace Christenbury with JB Fitzgerald Venture Capital

Tanner Clark with Stephen Cooley Real Estate

Justin Dansky with Albrick

Michael Evola with Community Shelter of Union County

Hannah Falzone with Atypic

Morgan Fitzgerald with Bank of America

Dillon Forstberg with Keller Williams SouthPark

Aaron Fox with Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates

Jasmine Gonzalez with 79th Parallel

Kyle Hammill with Trails End Custom Construction

Erick Harris with Bank of America

Jarrell Hibler with Premier Marketing

Melissa Landry with Dell Technologies

Summer Leigh Risko with American Red Cross

Tucker Loflin with Tabbi

Maxwell McArthur with Terrier Financial Group

Alexandra McCurdy with Lockhern Digital

Hannah McKee with HarborPath Direct

Trevor Melito with Sandee Road Ventures,

Preston Pope with Elrod Pope Law Firm

Qierra People with QP Tax Solutions

Rachel Ryan with Wells Fargo

Ethan Wallace with EXP Realty

Vincent Watkins with Local and Qualified

Christian Wityk with AV Concepts

*** ABOUT OUR TITLE SPONSORS ***

💁 Cobble Construction Group Is redefining the construction and insurance restoration industry through innovation, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Serving clients across the Southeast, they help homeowners and businesses rebuild with confidence while setting a higher standard for service, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.
💁 Carbon Ring Sports Group is a boutique sports agency based in Charlotte, NC.

Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to use at [email protected]