10 To Watch Awards

Meet our 2025 Winners!

Pictured are the winners of Catapults 2025 10 to Watch awards on November 12th, hosted at The Rivermill at Dover Landing.

Nora Happney-McMorran | HAVEN Violence Prevention and Support Services | Development & Communications Manager

Troy Farkas | Seacoast Stories | Executive Producer & Podcast Host

Krysta Gingue | University of New Hampshire | Assistant Director of Employer Relations

Lindsey Belo | Edward Jones | Financial Advisor

Devin Oot | Novocure | Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Andy DeMeo | Granite Goodness | Creator, Host

Auburn Herrgesell | St. Mary's Bank | Business Development Officer

Ethan Keslar | Keslar Insurance Agency | Insurance Professional

Kate Constantine | Gather | Community Engagement Manager

Austin Mikolaities | Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. | Counsel

About 10 to Watch: Who, What, Why, When?

An initiative of Catapult Seacoast, the 10 to Watch Awards recognize and celebrate remarkable, hard-working young professionals who live or work in the Seacoast.

Towards the end of each year Catapult Seacoast’s 10 to Watch event honors young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 who are making a difference in the Seacoast Community. Leading up to the event, nominations for the award are opened to the public. People of all ages are able to nominate those within the seacoast who have gone above and beyond in doing their part to contribute to the greater community.

The top 20 finalists, along with the 10 winners, are selected by a panel of judges from young professional organizations around New Hampshire.

Tips for Nomination Success:

Give your nominee the best chance!

· Provide as much detail as possible. The selection is based on the information provided.

· Include information that provides insight about the candidate's successful career, their industry/community involvement and their passion for their efforts.

· Be specific. Use detailed information when writing about titles, organizations, committees, work experience, etc.

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominees must be:

  • Under age 40 as of January 1st, 2026.

  • Living or working in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire.

  • Striving to make a difference in the community in either their professional or community involvement.

  • Nominees cannot be previous year 10 to Watch Catapult Awardees. Anyone in the top 20 (who were not winners) is eligible.

Multiple nominees from the same organization can be submitted. Nominees are not required to have a previous affiliation with Catapult Seacoast.