CARRBORO, NC – Town of Carrboro Council Member Eliazar Posada has been named among the inaugural recipients of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Centennial Under 40 Impact Award. The award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of elected officials under the age of 40 from NLC member cities, towns and villages.
The winners were chosen from a competitive pool of nominees and are recognized for their outstanding contributions to public service, governance, and community development. These dynamic leaders are shaping the future of local governance, demonstrating excellence through impactful initiatives, and fostering positive change in their communities.
“These incredible young leaders embody the spirit of innovation and dedication that defines the National League of Cities,” said Dr. Robert Blaine, senior executive and director of NLC’s Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement & Development. “Their work is not only inspiring but also vital to addressing the challenges and opportunities facing our cities today. As NLC enters its second century, it is leaders like these that will guide the next 100 years of growth for both NLC and our country.”
The winners were announced during the NLC’s Centennial City Summit in Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 13, 2024. The event gathers municipal officials and industry leaders from across the country to celebrate achievements and explore solutions to key issues facing municipal leaders.
Full List of Centennial Under 40 Impact Award Winners:
- Mayor M. Joseph Abu-Ghannam - Morgantown, WV
- Councilmember Daniel Arriola - Tracy, CA
- Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam Bazaldua - Dallas, TX
- Mayor Justin Bibb - Cleveland, OH
- Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel - Carlsbad, CA
- Mayor Preston Blakely - Fletcher, NC
- Councilmember Anika Bowie - St. Paul, MN
- Councilmember Thomas “Trey” Brownfield - Slidell, LA
- Councilmember Aditi Bussells - Columbia, SC
- Mayor Robert Cantelmo - Ithica, NY
- Councilmember Radiant Cordero - Honolulu, HI
- Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz - Sitka, Alaska
- Councilmember Angel Encinas - Chandler, AZ
- Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Junior Ezeonu - Grand Prairie, TX
- Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes - Austin, TX
- Councilmember Grace Elena Garner - Palm Springs, GA
- Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero - Pasadena, TX
- Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Daniels Harrison - Zebulon, NC
- Council President Logan Heley - Overland Park, KS
- Representative Cassandra Hernandez - El Paso, TX
- Councilmember Dustin Hillis - Atlanta, GA
- Councilmember Khara House - Flagstaff, AZ
- Councilmember David Hunt - Ahoskie, NC
- Commissioner Daniela Jean - North Miami Beach, FL
- Councilmember Marché Johnson - Montgomery, AL
- Councilmember Saura Jost - St. Paul, MN
- Councilmember Micah McCarey - Athens, GA
- Mayor Nadia Mohamed - St. Louis Park, MN
- Councilmember Devin Murphy - Pinole, CA
- Mayor Pro Tem Gabrielle Nelson - Port Wentworth, GA
- Vice Mayor Ryan Paisley - Clayton, DE
- Mayor Javier Perea - Sunland Park, NM
- Commissioner Albert Polk IV - South Bay, FL
- Councilmember Eliazar A. Posada Jr. - Carrboro, NC
- Councilmember Sumbul Siddiqui - Cambridge, MA
- Councilmember Crystal Smitherman - Birmingham, AL
- Mayor Sheng Thao - Oakland, CA
- Councilmember Ashley Vanorny - Cedar Rapids, IA
- Councilmember Terry Vo - Nashville, TN
- Councilmember Peter Volosin - Roanoke, VA
- Mayor Courtney Welch - Emeryville, CA
- Mayor Weyling White - Ahoskie, NC
- Councilmember Vince Workman - Burnsville, MN
- Mayor Michelle Wu - Boston, MA
- Councilmember Zack Zappone - Spokane, WA