Fortune 40 Under 40 is a annual media recognizing excellence in General. Organized by Fortune Media, it covers the Global region.
Fortune's 40 Under 40 recognizes the most influential young people in business, curated editorially by Fortune's newsroom across sectors such as finance, technology, healthcare, government & policy, and media & entertainment.
Unlike application-driven awards, 40 Under 40 is primarily a reported list — Fortune editors research candidates, though public nomination forms are opened in some years. That editorial curation gives the list weight, and inclusion is often treated as a peer credential alongside Forbes' Under 30 and Time's emerging-leader lists.
The realistic path to consideration is sustained, verifiable impact plus visibility in Fortune's coverage areas during the year before publication.