ABOUT FORTY UNDER 40 AWARDS

Celebrating Young Achievers

MESSAGE FROM THE EVENTS DIRECTOR
(MR. RICHARD ABBEY JNR)

The Forty under 40 Award is to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nations most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age forty from a wide range of industries we cover, who are committed to business growth, professional excellence and community service and have risen up the ranks of their companies or industries at a relatively young age as a result of this.

We believe that putting the spotlight on these young achievers it will not only celebrate them but also build a strong platform for them by giving a voice and opportunities to the next generation of industry pacesetters whiles building a positive attitude in our youth to strive for excellence at a tender age.
Year after year, we have seen outstanding individuals of trailblazers strive hard with dedication and perseverance by overcoming challenges and economic instability. These are the people we want to award.

Our Awarding Board is seeking outstanding entrepreneurs, executives, managers and professionals in the public and private and non-profit sectors and will recognise attributes such as achievements in business, experience and innovation, vision, leadership and community involvement.

Our categories cover a wide range of all the various sectors you can think of, ranging from banking and finance, energy, family business, agriculture, theatre and arts, journalism, fashion, law, sports, event management, health, technology and innovation amongst others.

PURPOSE

1. To recognise and celebrate 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate or impact personally and/ or      professionally through their exceptional leadership.

2. To identify projects and individual achievements that have enabled young achievers to set them apart from their      competitors and have produced clear and compelling value, return on investment, and other relevant results.

3. To encourage our upcoming youth that excellence and success can be achieved at a very tender age.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

1. To be eligible, candidates must be a Ghanaian, living and doing business in Ghana.

2. Nominees with repeat submissions will have no advantage over those with one nomination. The selection process is not     swayed by the number of nominations an individual receives.

3. Nominations can be anonymous and letters of recommendation are not required.

4. Nominee must still be under the age of 40 or in the year of the event.

5. Nominee must be an Entrepreneur or Chief Executive officer, Co-Founder of a company.

PURPOSE

To recognise and celebrate 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate or impact personally and/ or professionally through their exceptional leadership

KEY DATES

5th June 2023

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Open Nominations 

8th JULY 2023

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Closing of Nominations 

17th July 2023

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Publication of Nominees

17th July 2023

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Voting Begins

18th August 2023

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Voting Close

1st September 2023

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Event Date

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