10 Under Ten

The purpose of the 10 Under Ten Awards is to recognize UNC Charlotte alumni who have graduated within the past ten years. Top candidates who will receive consideration are not only shaping what’s next in their professional careers, but are also heavily involved in the community through volunteerism and philanthropy, creating an impact on their communities.

Previous College of Engineering 10 Under Ten Award Recipients include:

• 2025 – Bilkis Banu ’22 Ph.D.E.E.
• 2024 – Sunny Bellary ’19 M.S.E.E.
• 2021 – Christopher Brian Bailey ’12 B.S.M.E. 
• 2021 – Brandon Cayton ’14 B.S.E.E.
• 2021 – Tracy Ross ’18 B.S.E.T.
• 2020 – Joe Kinchen ’11 B.S.C.M.
• 2020 – Amanda Petersen ’11 B.S.C.M.
• 2020 – Parita Vakharia ’14 B.S.C.E.
• 2019 – Paula Canter ’14 B.S.M.E.
• 2019 – Justin Marsh, ’11 B.S.S.E., ’15 MBA
• 2019 – Mellissa Oliver ’12 B.S.C.E.
• 2018 – Nikki (Curley) Trainham ’15 B.S.C.E.
• 2018 – Juan Fuentes ’14 B.S.S.E.
• 2018 – Eric Marsh ’10 B.S.C.E.