Sacramento 40 Under 40

Overview

Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 rising business and community leaders under the age of 40 who are shaping the Sacramento region through professional achievement, innovation, and civic impact. Run editorially by the Sacramento Business Journal (part of The Business Journals network), the program is a competitive, nomination-based recognition widely used by honorees and their organizations for regional credibility and visibility. Winners are profiled in the journal and celebrated at an in-person awards event, signaling strong peer and editorial recognition within the Sacramento business community.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be under 40 years old as of the 2026 awards year
• Nominee must be a business or community leader with a strong professional presence in the greater Sacramento region
• Nomination form must be submitted online by the stated 2026 deadline; self-nominations and third‑party nominations are accepted