2026 WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE RISING STARS AWARDS!
The Young Professional Network of the Year Award honors a New Hampshire Young Professional Network (YPN) that goes above and beyond to connect, engage, and empower young professionals in their region.
Through innovative events, impactful programming, and a strong sense of community, this YPN plays a vital role in making New Hampshire a more vibrant and attractive place for young people to live, work, play, and build a strong community of peers.
past winners
2025 Winners: Catapult Seacoast
Catapult Seacoast is a community networking group for young professionals who live and/or work in the Seacoast area. We create an intentional space for 20 and 30 “somethings” from all industries to connect, network, learn, and grow as professionals and individuals.
Founded in 2006, Catapult launched with a simple agenda: to enrich the Seacoast community and help unite young professionals and develop future leaders.
Today, Catapult has created a network of more than 2,000 young professionals and serves as a hub for professional growth among young leaders, business owners, and college students. We offer a variety of programs including professional and social networking events, seminars, entrepreneurial and career advice, and access to some of the most influential businesses and people throughout the Greater Seacoast.