2024 Native American 40 Under 40 Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations will be accepted until December 1; awardees will be honored at RES 2024
October 2, 2023
MESA, AZ – Nominations are now open for the 2024 Native American 40 Under 40 award. Nominated by members of their communities, this prestigious award is bestowed upon American Indians (including Canadian First Nations), Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians who are under the age of 40 (as of January 1, 2024) and have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication while making significant contributions in their professions and to their communities. Past award winners span diverse fields, reflecting the talent and diversity of Indian Country. Now entering its 15th year, Year, the 40 Under 40 awards program is one of the primary ways The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development recognizes and cultivates young leaders.
The deadline to submit a nomination is December 1, 2023. Both self and third-party nominations are accepted. Nominations can be submitted here.
“Past recipients of the Native American 40 Under 40 are no longer just our future; they are leaders in their respective fields,” said Chris James, President and CEO of The National Center. “I have no doubt the 2024 class of Native American 40 Under 40 will be full of deserving recipients who will make our community proud and our world a better place. I look forward to celebrating their achievements at RES 2024.”
The 2024 40 Under 40 class will be announced before the end of the year. They will be formally honored during the next Reservation Economic Summit (RES), taking place in Las Vegas from March 11-14, 2024. Registration is for RES 2024 is now open.