diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 05a2cb60..48e6185c 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@aws-amplify/discord-bot",
   "type": "module",
-  "version": "1.5.1-next.15",
+  "version": "1.5.1-next.16",
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {