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40 Under 40
Elevating Excellence
Georgia Tech alumni break barriers and redefine what’s possible.Showcasing innovation and leadership, Yellow Jackets have an undeniable impact across every industry and region worldwide.The 2025 class of 40 Under 40 display unmatched innovation, creativity, and vision. Their achievements and contributions represent the strength, ingenuity, and values that make Georgia Tech and the world better.
Must be a Georgia Tech alumnus/a. An alumnus/a is defined as an individual who has an undergraduate or graduate degree(s) from Georgia Tech or has completed at least one semester at Georgia Tech and left in good standing.
A nominee is eligible as long as their birthday is after June 30, 1986. They cannot turn 40 before June 29, 2026.
Must have made an impact in his/her profession, business, research, the arts, leadership, community, education, and/or philanthropy. Examples may include:
Industry award or significant company achievement
Notable career growth (senior position, position of significant influence, fast riser, etc.)
Elected office
Board service
Notable innovations, inventions, or published works
Successes in entrepreneurship, business, nonprofit, research, the arts, or technology
National or international media coverage
Notable civic involvement, leadership, or recognition
Global impact and/or renown
Thought leader or “voice” in field/industry.
You do not. Anyone can nominate an alum for the program.
No, you do not need to contact the individual(s) you nominate, unless you prefer to do so. Once an alum is nominated, we will contact the nominee with detailed instructions and an invitation to apply for the award. All nominees must complete the full application for consideration.
No, due to the number of nominations and to maintain an ethical selection process, only nominations submitted through the online form will be considered.
Yes, you may submit as many nominations as you wish.
Self-nominations are not accepted.
No, a candidate is only considered once regardless of the number of nominations he or she receives.
You will receive an email about your nomination and the additional information you will need to submit. By submitting that information, you are accepting your nomination.
May 4, 2026 – Deadline for 40 under 40 nominations May 18, 2026– Deadline for nominees to accept their application July 15, 2026 – 40 under 40 class of 2024 announced TBD –40 Under 40 Ceremony & On Campus Activities
