40 Under 40 - Application-form

2025 Application form

Applying to be considered in the 40 Under 40 is simple but detailed.
We want to hear about the impact you have made for Queensland in your career. Although strictly a business awards, we are looking for people from across all industries and sectors who have helped shape their business and are leaders in their field.

Nominations close 2 June 2025

Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply – just because last time wasn’t your time, doesn’t mean 2025 is the same.

Previous 40 Under 40 finalists are not eligible to apply – you can sit back and enjoy welcoming the new crew to your Alumni group.

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40 Under 40 QLD 2025 - Application Form

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Personal Information

Title

Pronouns

First name

Last name

Are you under 40 prior to 1 July 2025

Yes

Date of birth

Postal address

An address to which invitations and important correspondence can be sent.

Mobile phone number

Alternative phone number

eg. office, home phone

Do you reside in Queensland

Yes

LinkedIn URL

Business/Organisation Information

Organisation name

Your position in the organisation

Organisation address

Organisation phone number

Organisation website

Person you report to

If applicable. Include name and job title.

Number of staff that report to you

If applicable. Number of people that report directly to you, or are under your management

Description about your organisation today, along with the history of your organisation

Top line revenue or budget managed in past 12 months?

What areas of Corporate & Social Responsibility (CSR) does your business practice?

Qualifications

For each degree or qualification please provide the following:

Qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Business)
Institution / Organisation that issued the qualification (e.g. Queensland University of Technology)
Year that the degree or qualification was conferred (e.g. 2009)
Description of the qualification (e.g. Undergraduate degree in business majoring in marketing)

Qualifications

Memberships

Provide evidence on the following (if applicable):

- Name of membership/affiliation
- Description
- Any extra academic and professional information you wish to include

Memberships

Employment history

Upload CV

Maximum file size: 5MB

Preferred file types: PDF, DOCX

Part one: Why you?

Completing one of these options is required to complete your application.*

Option 1: Please make a short video introducing yourself and answering ‘why you should be selected as a finalist in the 40 Under 40 Awards’ .
File requirements: Maximum length 60 seconds, maximum file size 200mb.

Upload Video

Maximum file size: 200MB

Option 2: Please write a paragraph answering ‘why you should be selected as a finalist in the 40 Under 40 Awards’ .

Why you

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Weighting: 20%

Part two: Business factors

Judges are looking for individuals who are leading Queensland businesses or organisations in a positive direction. This might be by starting a new business, or creating change within a more established company. You could be working in a traditional for-profit business, or in the business operations of a non-profit, community organisation, charity, research, etc. Be specific about your contributions. Your story could inspire the next generation.

- Share your career story, achievements, recognitions, what ultimately has determined your success so far.

Business factors

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Weighting: 20%

Part three: Setbacks and challenges

To create change, you have likely taken some risks. Detail the adversities, risks or challenges you recognised and highlight the entrepreneurial and innovative actions you took to overcome them. What did you learn and how has it made you a better leader?

- Outline biggest business challenges, career setbacks, how you dealt with challenges, take away experiences, lessons learnt.

Setbacks and challenges

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Weighting: 20%

Part Four: Community contribution

Our Judges believe that the best Queensland businesses do more than just make a profit. Tell us how you have already left your mark on your local community, and how you plan to grow this in the future.

Involvement can be past or present, giving back to the community can be through the day-to-day work you do, or it might be in addition to your normal day job.

Judges are looking for a well-rounded leader. Explain how the work you are doing is making a difference to Queensland, and your plans to make an ongoing, or bigger contribution in the future.

- Detail any community involvement, whether for the good of one or more people, or the entire community. Endeavours that positively contribute to Queensland (personal or through your business)

Community contribution

0 of 500 max words

Weighting: 20%

Part five: Plans for the future

Successful businesses often have big plans. What do you plan to achieve in the next few years? Outline your plans for personal and business growth.

Plans for the future

0 of 500 max words

Weighting: 20%

Part six: Summary of your application

A short, impactful pitch to our judging panel.

One line summary

A bit of fun

Answer a selection of questions to help us make any reporting on you and the awards a little more fun and local!

These questions are not required to proceed with your application.

One rule to live your life by?

If you could master one skill, what would it be?

What's your favourite hidden gem or lesser-known attraction in Queensland?

If you could meet any living person, who would it be?

Best piece of advice you’ve been given?

What's your favourite movie or TV show of all time, and why?

What's the weirdest local legend or urban myth you've heard about in Queensland?

Three books that changed your life?

What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?

What local restaurant do you know you’re guaranteed a good time in?

Reference 1

Please provide 2 business references.

Reference 1 of 2.

Title

First name

Last name

Mobile phone number

Alternative phone number

Company

Relationship to applicant

Reference 2

Reference 2 of 2.

Title

First name

Last name

Mobile phone number

Alternative phone number

Company

Relationship to applicant

How did you hear about 40 Under 40?

How did you hear about the 40 Under 40 awards?

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Confirmation

I confirm that I am the applicant and I meet the terms and conditions for entry.

Refer to the entry criteria for more information. We do not accept applications on behalf of another person.

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