Forty Under 40

Here are the Forty Under 40 recipients for 2026

The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are pleased to announce the recipients of...

We want to hear from you! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Forty Under 40 awards

Know an outstanding young leader, executive or entrepreneur? Perhaps you are one yourself. The Ottawa Business Journal is...

We celebrate the Forty Under 40 – and hear what their ‘other’ dream job would be

The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade celebrated this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients...

Want to improve Ottawa’s nightlife? We asked the Forty Under 40 for their suggestions

Live music, family events and reliable transit – these are all things that this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients love and would love to see more of after the sun goes down in the capital.

Here are the Forty Under 40 recipients for 2025

The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are once again pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s annual Forty Under 40 awards, which have become widely recognized as the region’s most sought-after business award for people under the age of 40.

Forty Under 40 nominations now open for 2025

The Ottawa Business Journal is ready to once again recognize individuals who reflect the economic diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of the local business community.

Check out tonight’s replay of the 2024 Forty Under 40 awards gala

If you missed this year’s Forty Under 40 gala, don’t worry — you can experience it virtually alongside the best and brightest of the Ottawa business community.

Here are the Forty Under 40 recipients for 2024

The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are once again thrilled to celebrate the annual Forty Under 40 awards, which have become widely recognized as the region’s most sought-after business award for people under the age of 40.

Forty Under 40 nominations open Jan. 9

Nominations for the 2024 Forty Under 40 awards — which recognize individuals who reflect the economic diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of Ottawa's business community — open Jan. 9.

Check out tonight’s coverage of OBJ’s 2023 Forty Under 40 awards gala

Missed this year’s Forty Under 40 gala or want to relive some great memories? Good news — you can check out the entire award show tonight.
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