Eligibility Requirements & Rules
- Candidates must be residents of the New York Metropolitan Area.
- Candidates must be 39 years of age or less at nomination.
Outstanding: All candidates must have a record of outstanding performance in their fields.
Business and Corporate: Candidates must demonstrate success in entrepreneurship and leadership as high-level executives of their organizations.
Non-profit: Candidates must demonstrate leadership as an executive director or high-level executive in the organization.
Community leaders: Candidates must demonstrate their impact and influence in their community with a success story that inspires others.
Making a difference: Candidates must have made (or seek to make) a difference in their field of endeavor.
Process & Important Dates – 2026
- February 20: Deadline to submit a name for the nomination.
- March 1 : The Selection Committee will meet to select 40 nominees.
- April 3: BMO Tower
San Francisco Bay Area – Class of 2026
- March 31: Deadline to submit a name for the nomination.
- April 1: The Selection Committee will gather to select 40 nominees.
- May 14: Presentation and Networking event.
New York City – Class of 2026
- March 31: Deadline to submit a name for the nomination.
- April 20: The Selection Committee will meet to select 40 nominees.
- June 14: Presentation and Networking event.
Requirements
- All 40 nominees selected are expected to attend the celebratory event.
- Nominees should provide accurate information to the Negocios Now team and answer any necessary questions.
- Nominations should go through the Negocios Now website: negociosnow.com/ny40under40
- High-resolution photo and full bios should be sent to 40under40@negociosnow.com.
Contact
For questions about nominations or event details, please contact Kelly Yelmene: kyelmene@negociosnow.com
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