Portland 40 Under 40

Overview

Portland Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 honors 40 rising leaders under age 40 who are making significant professional and community impact in the Portland, Oregon metro area. Run by the editorial team of the Portland Business Journal (part of the American City Business Journals network), it recognizes executives, founders, and professionals across industries for both career achievement and civic engagement. Companies and nominees value it as a high‑visibility, editorially selected regional leadership credential that can enhance reputation, networking, and local business credibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be under 40 years old as of the recognition date in 2026
• Nominee must be a business or community leader whose work impacts the greater Portland, Oregon region
• Self-nominations or third‑party nominations must be submitted through the official Portland Business Journal online nomination form by the stated deadline