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The Rising Stars Awards is more than our signature, annual event celebrating NH’s remarkable young leaders — it’s THE night for YPs to shine. We’re honoring the 603’s standout young leaders and the organizations who champion them. And we’re doing it in style — think neon, edgy, and bold —to match the exact energy that our 2025 award winners bring to their communities EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. (With a splash of that era's nostalgia, of course...plan your fit accordingly!)

An initiative of Stay Work Play, in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio and presented by Eversource NH, the Rising Stars Awards loudly and proudly celebrate New Hampshire’s remarkable young people and the employers who are changing the game. 

Join us from 5:30 to 8:30pm on Thursday, October 16 at the stunning Venues at the Factory in Manchester!

Prepare an outfit that says "I show up AND show out", and attend our can't-miss, signature annual event that will leave you feeling energized about the future of New Hampshire and inspired to recommit yourself towards making the Granite State a place where young people can thrive. 

2025 AWARDS:

• STUDENT OF THE YEAR

• ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

• YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR

• COOLEST EMPLOYER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

• YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF THE YEAR (new!)

• STAY WORK PLAY ZENITH AWARD (new!)