An Austin chiropractor has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Minnesotan.

Kelly Nesvold, owner of Wellness 1st Chiropractic and a local activist, is one of 10 people recognized by the Minnesota Jaycees through the 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans awards.

The honorees will be recognized at a special awards celebration held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls.

“These young Minnesotans are examples of the importance of community service in developing leadership skills and living proof of our belief that service to humanity is the best work of life,” said Juanita Beauchamp, 84th President of the Minnesota Jaycees, said in a press release. “This group exemplifies the core values of the Minnesota Jaycees which include developing leadership skills, entrepreneurship, advocacy for issues important for Minnesota, and service to their community.”

Last year, Nesvold ran 100 miles in 100M4Hunger to raise money to buy 100,000 meals for children overseas. Now, he’s prepping to embark on 300M4Freedom in August 2016 to raise money to raise awareness about human trafficking.

Nesvold is continuing to train for next year’s 300M4Freedom. The triathlon will start with a 5-mile swim across Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids, a 240-mile bike through the metro area, and a 55-mile run through Faribault and to Austin.

Started in 1950, the Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans (TOYM) program is Minnesota’s only statewide recognition program for outstanding young leaders between the ages of 18-40 who have devoted themselves to improving their community.

The program acknowledges the efforts and accomplishments of young adults who have contributed to our state through their service, thought and influence, community involvement, or entrepreneurship.

In the past 65 years, the program has recognized the leadership of more than 500 young Minnesotans.

Past awardees have included young up-and-coming leaders Walter Mondale, Marlene Johnson, Dave Winfield, Tim Penny, Paul Douglas, Matt Blair, Wheelock Whitney, Martin Sabo, and Jason DeRusha.

2015 Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans Honorees:

Kelly Nesvold: Chiropractor & Runner; Austin

Carrie Brimhall: Chief Academic Officer/Vice President of Academic Affairs, M-State Fergus Falls

Jordan Crosser: Minnesota Miss Amazing; Minneapolis

Robyn Deusterman: The Gratitude Project; Inver Grove Heights

Mandy Harrison: JCI Shakopee; Jordan

Ariel Jones: Missionary & Child Advocate; Paynesville

Quinn Nystrom: Qspeak & Dateline Diabetes; Baxter

Melissa Poepping: Author, Public Speaker & Entrepreneur; Melrose

Molly Sanborn: The Cheese Ball Chick; New Hope

Kimberly Wilmes: Fashion Show Coordinator & Student; South St Paul