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Decade of Distinction: 10 Under 10

Recognizing 10 outstanding alumni excelling personally, professionally, and in service to their community who have earned their degree from Concord within the past ten years.

Criteria

  • Must be a Concord University graduate in good standing with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree
  • Significant impact in their respective industry or field and community
  • Nominee must have graduated at least 10 years or less from Concord University. A graduate between the years of 2015 and 2025
  • Civic and/or professional achievements
  • Award winners must be available to attend the in-person Decade of Distinction: 10 Under 10 event held on April 25, 2026. Selected individuals who are unable to attend the ceremony will have their selection deferred until the following year.

Eligibility

The following members are NOT eligible for  Decade of Distinction: 10 Under 10 Awards:

Nominations for the 2026 class are due by February 10, 2026. Nominations are accepted throughout the year. A nominee who is not selected for the current year will remain on the consideration list for future years until his or her graduation date exceeds 10 years.

Class of 2026

Savanna Adkins

Savanna Adkins holding her Decades of Distinction award

Brooke Bailey

Brooke Bailey holding her Decades of Distinction award

Miranda Basconi

Miranda Basconi holding her Decades of Distinction award

Shea Boothe

Shea Boothe holding his Decades of Distinction award

Dr. Samantha Byrd

Samantha Byrd holding her Decades of Distinction award

Kara Evans

Kara Evans holding her Decades of Distinction award

Kasey Goins

Kasey Goins holding her Decades of Distinction award

Willa Handy

Willa Handy holding her Decades of Distinction award

Brianna Duckworth Kazner

Brianna Duckworth holding her Decades of Distinction award

Cameron Shannon

Cameron Shannon holding his Decades of Distinction award