we are next.

Kids in our communities are thinking big picture and planning for the future. Join us as we shine the spotlight on who's next.

PRESENTED BY

2022 Next Project Reception

On April 21, you have the chance to meet each member of the 2022 Next Project at a live, in-person celebration of their accomplishments, energy and future.

Show up, shake their hands, hear their words and be inspired by their spirit. Encourage them. Hire them. Let them know we want them here.

PRESENTED BY

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Jeremiah Williams

Showing Up as Role Model for Kids

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Jaycee Shelton

Founds pep club at Meadow Heights

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Goliath Morris-Young

Serving others through lunch clean-up

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Erin Urhahn

Sharing life through mission trips, words and leadership positions

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Srija Bandyopadayay

combines love of robotics, invention and global health to help others

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Zack Hodges

leads through business, rocketry

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Addie Brunkhorst

educates others about blindness, pursues acting

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Kaden Luker

researches cost-effective ways to remove microplastics from water sources

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Kylee Lukefahr

trains wild mustangs, breaks barriers in football

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Abigail Jansen

finds passion for early childhood education

01

Jimmy Williams

motivates others through public speaking, heart transplant story

02

Lucas Fritsche

Persisting in Imagination

03

Nathan Harris

Solving Problems Creatively

04

Benny Arends

Brightening Kids’ Hospital Stays

05

DaShonta Sterling

Telling Her Story

06

Dori Hefner

Passing It Forward

07

Grant Skelton

Giving Without Judgement

08

Layla Pobst and Kate Lipke

Spreading Kindness and Love

meet layla and kate

09

Khamani Rutherford

Making Public Art

10

Eli Jones

Saving Lives Through Chemistry

11

Ella Ferguson

Starting a business and showing kindness

12

Levie Sutton

Humbly serving others

13

Dylan Weber

Building for future generations

14

Moriah Respondek

Demonstrating faith through cartwheels

15

Hiren Parekh

Changing lives with chemistry and history

16

Mila Graf

Fostering animals

17

Creed Davis

Living with integrity and excellence

18

Sonora Bishop

Creating change through politics, advocacy and art

19

Chandler Farless

Leading and listening to others

20

Chereke Lee-Vaughn

Raising a person and being a student

Nominate a world-changer.

Do you know a local kid with big ideas who's making a difference? Nominate them for The Next Project 2024.

Nominate today!

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