Apply now for the MLH Top 50 Class of 2026!
Applications and nominations are now open for the 2026 MLH Top 50!
Every MLH Top 50 hacker fills out an application which is carefully reviewed by the MLH team. The 50 selected are able to effectively communicate the ways in which they impacted the hacker community, the innovative work they’ve made, how they have inspired other hackers, and why their story is unique.
You can apply or nominate a friend to be a part of the MLH Top 50 for 2026!
And check out the profiles below to learn more about our past winners.
Harita Suresh, 15
Harita and her sister Sharada are an unstoppable force for good. As nonprofit founders, hackathon winners, and avid community organizers - these sisters are passionate about creating an equitable future for all. Harita and her sister have been recognized for their work with Little Apple Academy by PBS 13, NJ.com, and Code.org, and were also featured in The74’s 16 Under 16.
Who are these hackers?
These hackers are people who have stood out from the crowd and done something exceptional within the hacker community. Whether they were creating an event to bring tech education to their area, working to make the tech world more inclusive, or programming a project with a positive impact on society, they have all inspired us. Like you, they are students or recent graduates who are using their knowledge to make the world a better place.