Feb. 24 Deadline Set for 40 Under Forty Nominations

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest, the business journal of Western Massachusetts, is accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards.
 
Nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2026 are due by Tuesday, February 24, 2026. They can be submitted at https://businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form/.
 
Candidates must be under 40 years of age as of April 1, 2026.
 
The 40 Under Forty program was launched in 2007 by BusinessWest to honor young professionals in Western Massachusetts, not only for their career achievements, but for their service to the community. Winners hail from a host of different industries. Many are advancing the work of long-established businesses, while others have created their own entrepreneurial opportunities. Nominators help BusinessWest identify the young professionals in our region with stories that deserve to be told. They are encouraged to be thorough and help a panel of judges understand why their nominee is a rising star in this region.
 
For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email mercado@businesswest.com.
 
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