CANTON, GA (March 5, 2026) – The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominees are currently being sought for the 2026 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals recognition program.  The Top 10 in 10 ‘Young Professionals to Watch’ initiative celebrates outstanding young professionals who are making a measurable difference in Cherokee County today. This recognition honors residents ages 20–40 whose leadership, service, and professional achievements are strengthening our community now and will continue to shape its success for years to come.

Do you know a 20-40-year-old rising professional residing in Cherokee County who is an up-and-coming leader? Do they have their sights on where they want to be in the next five to ten years? Perhaps that person is you. Judging criteria includes professional goals, volunteer/community activities as well as past professional achievements and awards.

Those chosen for this recognition will be recognized at the Chamber’s Good Morning Cherokee breakfast held on the first Thursday in June. Following review of eligibility requirements, honorees may be nominated for 40 Under 40 recognition programs through the Atlanta Business Chronicle and GeorgiaTrend Magazine.

Rising stars recognized in 2025 as Cherokee County’s next generation of community leaders were Trent Anderson, Southeast Restoration Group; Kathryn Cruz, Bomb Babes; Annie DeLuca, Thrivent; Adam Fussell, Cherokee Recreation & Parks; Ashley Rowe Harwell, LGE Community Credit Union; Lauren Hrib, Cobb Industrial, Inc.; Dr. Chelsea Leming, Cherokee County School District; Dana Spayde, Cherokee County; Alana Jacobs Ware, Synovus; Lauren Youmans, Gather & Bloom.

Nomination forms are available from the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, or online at https://cherokeechamber.com/programs-events/programs/top-10-in-10/.

All nominations must be submitted by 4 PM, Friday, March 20th. For further details and/or a nomination form, please contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or email Katie@CherokeeChamber.com.

The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber, a Georgia Certified Chamber of Commerce, is to support and connect businesses to create economic success.