10 Over the Next Ten Awards
Celebrating 20 years!
In partnership with Lansing 5:01, this program recognizes Greater Lansing's brightest young professionals, the ones who are already making waves and are poised to make an even bigger impact over the next decade. Winners are selected based on professional achievement and community involvement.
200 young professionals have been recognized through this program over the years, let's make sure cohort 20 is just as remarkable.
2026 10 Over The Next Ten Award Recipients
- Amanda Dernovshek, Foster Swift
- Bridgette Bauer, Bellwether Public Relations
- Devon Pung, Matrix Consulting Engineers
- Harrison Leffel-Jones, LEAP
- Kahleea Washington, Lansing Economic Development Corporation
- Travis Harris, PNC Bank
- Kristen Fillmore, Plante Moran Financial Advisors
- Monique Hudson, Jackson Financial
- Jazmin Anderson, LEAP
- Quinn O’Donnell, Child and Family Charities
Learn More About Our 2026 10 Over the Next Ten Award Recipients Here
The Chris Sell Award
In addition to celebrating the "10 Over the Next Ten" award recipients, Lansing 5:01 continued its tradition of honoring outstanding community leaders with the Chris Sell Award. Named in honor of the organization's founder, the award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to innovation, economic development, and community growth across the Lansing region.
The award was first introduced in 2025, with Chris Sell himself named the inaugural recipient in recognition of his vision and leadership in establishing Lansing 5:01 as a driving force for attracting and retaining young professionals.
This year, Erin Brains of the Lansing Foodies Facebook Community was named the 2026 recipient, honored for her role in building community connection and engagement across the Lansing region.
