2026 Nominations OPEN
Nominations are now open for the 2026 40 Under 40 awards.
Award Categories
Individual awards are presented to finalists who are exemplary in their fields.
Creative Thinker Award
Recognises the person who best demonstrates thinking creatively in relation to any aspect of their business or endeavours, showing the use of innovation to progress.
Emerging Industries Award
Recognises an individual contributing to, or a company operating in, one of the ‘Emerging Industries’ that will contribute to the prosperous future of our state.
Inspiring Future Leaders Award
Recognises the vision, thought, leadership and achivement of a leader in the private or public sector.
Social Impact Award
Recognises an individual who is challenging conventional thinking by driving social innovation and inclusive practices, and proving doing good, is just good business.
Entrepreneurial Award
Recognises an outstanding lateral business thinker and risk taker exhibiting entrepreneurial flair.
Sustainable Business
Leaders Award
Recognises a person who has created visionary technologies that can sustainably enhance human experience and capabilities.
Discovery Award
Recognises a person who has led an innovative research project that has had multi-disciplinary and business impact on the future health sector.
Game Changer Award
Recognises a person who has re-written the rules of business to challenge, inspire and spark significant change.
Rural and Regional Award
Recognises an individual who demonstrates influence and leadership in contributing to the prosperity of a rural or regional business and community.
Food Innovation Award
Recognising and celebrating innovation and excellence across all categories in the food and beverage industry.
Inspiring Female
Leaders Award
Recognises an outstanding female who leads, inspires and pushes the boundaries of the business community.
First Among Equals
Selected by the judging panel as the finalist who embodies the 40 Under 40 as the First Among Equals.
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