40 Under 40 - Solstice Media

Celebrating the passion, vision and achievements of South Australia’s young entrepreneurs and business leaders.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate the impact South Australia’s finest young business people have on shaping the future of our state. The program recognises not only the personal determination and commercial drive of these leaders but also the philanthropic pursuits that balance these individuals’ professional achievements. The 40 Under 40 come from across industries and sectors, from startups to large corporations, but they are united in their passion for South Australia.

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BENEFITS OF BEING A FINALIST

Winning a place on South Australia’s 40 Under 40 helps open doors and gives you a growing network to help further your leadership journey and career.

Profiled on InDaily and CityMag with publicity for you and your business

Inclusion in the exclusive 40 Under 40 Alumni and the opportunity to network within this peer group

Invitations to a range of exclusive events and professional development opportunities

Opportunity to be considered for individual category awards and prizes

Awards

Individual awards are given to finalists who are exemplary in their fields.

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.

Creative Thinker Award

Recognises the person who best demonstrates thinking creatively in relation to any aspect of their business or endeavours, and showing the use of innovation to progress.

Rural and Regional Award

Recognises the individual who demonstrates influence and leadership in contributing to the prosperity of a rural or regional business and community.

Social Impact Award

Recognises an individual who is challenging conventional thinking by driving social innovation in a for-profit, social enterprise, NFP or through philanthropy.

Game Changer Award

Recognises a person who has re-written the rules of business to challenge, inspire and spark significant change.

Sustainable Business Leaders Award

Recognises a person who has created visionary technologies that can sustainably enhance human experience and capabilities.

Entrepreneurial Award

Recognises an outstanding lateral business thinker and risk taker exhibiting entrepreneurial flair.

Inspiring Disruptor Award

Recognises the vision, thought leadership and achievement of a leader in the private or public sector.

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.

First Among Equals Award

Selected by the judging panel as the finalist who embodies the 40 Under 40 as the First Among Equals.

“Adelaide sometimes can be a “wait your turn” sort of place.

This is a room that knows that tomorrow will NOT be a better time to pursue their dreams.”

David Rohrsheim, 2021 40 Under 40 Chair

THE 2022 PANEL

An assessment panel representing the South Australian business community will judge the nominees against the selection criteria and their impact on helping grow the economy of South Australia.