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Young LeadersDayton, Ohio, United StatesLow risk

Dayton 40 Under 40

Dayton Business Journal

Published by Dayton Business Journal

Prestige 62/100

Deadline

Friday, February 6, 2026

Applications closed

Fee

Free

Time to Apply

30–45 min

Winners

May 2026

Overview

Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 recognizes the region’s brightest young business leaders under 40 who have shown professional success, community leadership, and measurable impact. It is run by the Dayton Business Journal, part of The Business Journals, and companies pursue it for local visibility, recruiting, personal branding, and community credibility. Credibility signals include a long-running editorial program, judging on substantive accomplishments, and public recognition of winners in the DBJ network.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age 40 or under
  • Must have professional accomplishments and community leadership in the Dayton region
  • Nomination should address business success, community leadership, and awards/milestones
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