Forty Under 40 Awards nominees are open  

The Forty under 40 South Africa Awards is an initiative of the prestigious continental concept of the Forty under 40 Africa. 

The organisers have curated this award ceremony to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of 40 from a wide range of industries. These are individuals who are committed to business growth, professional excellence, community service and have risen up the ranks of their companies or industries. 

Nominations are open and can be placed on the awards website from the 3rd of May 2023 to close on the 16th of June 2023. The awards ceremony promises to be a celebration of the remarkable contributions of young leaders across South Africa. 

The award ceremony is scheduled for the 9th of September 2023, at the Houghton Hotel.   

The categories cover a wide range of sectors such as banking, finance, energy, family business, agriculture, theatre and arts, journalism, fashion, law, sports, events management, health, technology, and innovation and many more. 

‘We believe that putting the spotlight on these young achievers it will not only celebrate them but also build a strong platform for them by giving a voice and opportunities to the next generation of industry pacesetters whiles building a positive attitude in our youth to strive for excellence at a tender age.’  - said Dr. Dlamini-Zuma (Chairperson of the Forty under 40 South Africa Awarding Board)