What are the qualifications for the 40 under 40 awards?
First and foremost, we are looking for individuals showing success at an early age – as an entrepreneur or working their way up the corporate ladder. The candidate must demonstrate leadership in his/her chosen field, mentoring and community involvement. 3. Tell me about the 40 under 40 awards process. Nominations are accepted through our Web site each year, the information is compiled and a steering committee of business leaders gathers to read and discuss the information submitted. Once the committee’s decisions are made, nominees are sent a congratulatory email and a letter from the Publisher of Long Island Business News.