DEADLINE: 40under40 Awards 2026

The 2026 40under40 Awards is Western Australia’s pre-eminent program that recognises and celebrates the state’s leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business leaders under the age of 40.

Each year, one exceptional individual is selected from the 40 winners as the First Amongst Equals.

The awards not only identify Western Australia’s top 40 young business achievers, but also singles out those who excel in the below categories:

• SMALL OR START-UP BUSINESS (1-30 FTE STAFF)
• MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS (31-99 FTE STAFF)
• LARGE SIZED BUSINESS (100+ FTE STAFF)
• FAMILY BUSINESS
• INDIGENOUS BUSINESS
• INTRAPRENEUR
• PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
• COMMUNITY, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, OR NOT FOR PROFIT

Nominations close 15 December 2025.