Published on October 12, 2026
The City of Wilmington congratulates Councilmember David Joyner and Kanon Kennedy, MLK Center Recreation Coordinator, who have been named among the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The 40 Under 40 Awards recognize outstanding young professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and services within Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties. The program celebrates emerging leaders who are making meaningful contributions to the community through their professional work and community involvement.
Councilmember David Joyner was elected to the Wilmington City Council in 2023 engaging in various committees including the Audit Committee, Wilmington Downtown, Inc., Ad Hoc Capital Improvements, and was most recently appointed to represent the City on the Joint Opioid Settlement Committee.
Kanon Kennedy serves as the MLK Center's Recreation Coordinator playing a key role in making sure the center remains a safe, welcoming, and engaging space for kids and families through a variety of after-school programming, coaching youth basketball, and bringing new opportunities to the center.
Congraulations Councilmember Joyner and Kanon on this well-deserved recognition.