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 South Australia 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.

Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply – just because last time wasn’t your time, doesn’t mean 2026 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.

Download the 2026 entry criteria for more information.

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40 Under 40 SA 2026 – Application Form

Your details

Title

Pronouns

First name

Last name

Are you under 40 prior to 1 July 2026?

Yes

Date of birth

Primary phone number

Alternate phone number

Do you reside in South Australia?

Yes

LinkedIn URL

Postal Address

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

Business/Organisation Information

Organisation name

Your position within the organisation

Organisation address

Organisation website

Website, LinkedIn, or social media page

Organisation phone number

Person you report to

If applicable. Include name and job title.

Number of staff that report to you

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

Provide evidence on the following (if applicable)

Qualifications
Institution/body that issued qualifications
Year qualification was obtained (or ongoing)
Description of qualification

Select any univerities that you have attended

University of Adelaide

University of South Australia

Flinders University

Other

If applicable

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: 10MB

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

Link to download video

URL of the video in a publicly-accessible location – eg. cloud storage, YouTube, Vimeo.

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

Why you

Weighting: 20%

Part two: Business factors

Judges are looking for individuals who are leading South Australian 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

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

Weighting: 20%

Part four: Community contribution

Our Judges believe that the best South Australian 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 South Australia, 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 South Australia (personal or through your business)

Community contribution

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

Weighting: 20%

Part six: Summary of your application

A short, impactful pitch to our judging panel.

One line smmary

Reference 1 of 2

Please provide two business references.

Reference 1 Title

Reference 1 First name

Reference 1 Last name

Reference 1 Email

Reference 1 Primary phone number

Reference 1 Alternate phone number

Reference 1 Company

Reference 1 Relationship to applicant

Reference 2 of 2

Please provide two business references.

Reference 2 Title

Reference 2 First name

Reference 2 Last name

Reference 2 Email

Reference 2 Primary phone number

Reference 2 Alternate phone number

Reference 2 Company

Reference 2 Relationship to applicant

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 South Australian!

These questions are not required to proceed with your application.

If you were to win an award, what song would you want to play as you walked up on stage?

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 South Australia?

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 South Australia?

Three books that changed your life?

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

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

Adelaide Fringe or Adelaide Festival, and why?

How did you hear about 40 Under 40?

How did you hear about the 40 Under 40 awards?

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