Mobile Bay Magazine’s 40 Under 40 is an annual program designed to recognize the top individuals younger than age 40 who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence and a commitment to the Bay-area community. While most of the winners will be selected from the business and professional community, winners will also be picked from other areas, including the arts, medicine, education, community involvement and more.
Nomination Period
Nominations will be accepted August 1 – 31, 2025. Winners will be notified in September 2025 and announced publicly in January 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for more details about applicant requirements and the nomination process. Need help with your application or have additional questions? Contact Stephen Potts at [email protected].
Former Honorees
We will recognize our 17th class of 40 Under 40 in 2026. To see the previous honorees, click on the following links sorted by class: 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024 • 2025