40 Under Forty – 2026 Nominations are open.
May 8, 2026
WBJ’s Annual Forty Under 40 Awards is a celebration of the rising young leaders from throughout Central Massachusetts’ business community. Since 2000 we’ve recognized over 900 high achieving men and women who have gone on to accomplish even bigger things over the last 26 years.
WBJ’s Annual Forty Under 40 Awards program recognizes outstanding young leaders who are shaking up the Central Mass business community and leading us into the future. They come from a variety of industries and may be climbing the corporate ladder or charting their own courses as entrepreneurs.
These individuals will be part of a select class of upcoming business leaders who share a commitment to business success and personal growth, along with a passion to help strengthen the communities that they live and work in. They will join the ranks of the 900+ business leaders in the Central Mass/MetroWest region that have earned this title since WBJ launched the annual program in 2000.
2026 Nominations
Nomination deadline for 2026 40 Under Forty is May 8, 2026.
Submit a 2026 nomination here.
Congratulations once again to the 2025 honorees! Special thanks to our sponsors and everyone who joined us for the celebration!
Photo credit: Erika Sidor Photography
Read all about the 2025 honorees here!
Presenting Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Webster First Federal Credit Union
