Chains, Inc. has officially completed the nominee process for their first official 20 Under 20 list for Delaware. The 20 Under 20 List highlights the top 20 adolescents, to empower the next generation of young leaders who are creating positive change leading by example and displaying academic excellence. Candidates were nominated via an online survey by mentors, teachers, family members, or the nominee him/herself. After nominations were complete, nominees were reviewed and selected the top 20 candidates under the age of 20 but older than 13. Candidates were required to display academic excellence, entrepreneurship and/or demonstrate positivity in the community.
We led by example with the Forty Under 40 list, and now it is time to highlight our youth. The 20 under 20 is Delaware’s vision! With so much negativity surrounding Delaware and Wilmington, what better way to bring hope back than to showcase our youth who prove Delaware is still a great place of possibilities! -Erin Hutt, CEO
With Wilmington’s recent spate of homicides, organizations such as CHAINS, Inc. are trying to break the culture of poverty and violence experienced by many youth. CHAINS, Inc. will be hosting the 20/20 Awards Celebration in April to highlight the young leaders who are empowering their communities.Chains, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established to motivate, support, and encourage the youth of Delaware to go to college and pursuer the career of their choice. The 3 pillars of Chains, Inc., provides experiences and principals that will give Delaware’s youth an opportunity to strive for economic stability.
OFFICIAL 20 UNDER 20 LIST BELOW
DELAWARE’S 20 UNDER 20 List for 2015
The Late Kadeem Tucker Co-owner of Eminent Clothing passed away from Cancer last year.
Imani Henry creator of 100 men reading
Nasai Oliver Mr. Lemonade
Keith James President of Voices for the Voiceless
Kasai Guthrie FounderWe Need Our Fathers
Cliff Vmir Celebrity hair stylist
Kayla Struck Founder of Anti-Bullying program
Justine Adams Justine D’Artist – Duct Tape Specialist/Author
Grace Otley Miss Delaware Teen
Eugene Bestman Scholar
Aaliyah Mayfield Founder of A Daughter and a Dream
Brandon Gray Mr. Howard
Eric Long Environmental Activist
Miguel Tapia Founder of support group for Latino students
Anthony Parker singer/entertainer
James William Dennis Eagle Scout
Cameron Ogden Eagle Scout
Waldemar W. Poppe III Athlete
Eriana Goodridge-Dorsett Community Activist
Leah Still Cancer fighter/activist