40 Under 40

40 Under 40 Awards

The 40 Under 40 Awards is a signature event hosted by United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC) Emerging Leaders to honor and celebrate 40 of Okaloosa and Walton counties' top most outstanding young professionals. This event recognizes individuals (ages 21-40) who excel in leadership, community involvement, and professional achievement. These honorees are career-diverse professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community and are committed to upholding the UWEC's Emerging Leaders mission of engaging, educating, and empowering the next generation of leaders. To learn more about UWEC Emerging Leaders or to become a member, click here.

How it works

The process of selecting our 40 Under 40 nominees is a multi-step procedure. It begins with an open nomination process, allowing the public to nominate individuals they believe deserve recognition. After receiving nominations, UWEC reaches out to the nominated individuals and invites them to submit applications. A dedicated selection committee then carefully reviews the applications to identify the top 40 honorees. To be eligible, nominees must be between the ages of 21 and 40 and either reside or work in Okaloosa or Walton County. Please note that previous honorees are not eligible for consideration.

In September 2024, we celebrated our 4th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards. Check out our 2024 photo album from this amazing event!

Past Honorees
To view a list of our past 40 Under 40 honorees, click here.
 

 Huge thank you to our sponsors for this event!