BusinessWest announces Call for Nominations for 12th Annual⁤ 40 ‍Under Forty Alumni Achievement award

SPRINGFIELD,⁢ MA – February 6, 2026 – BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for its 12th annual 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award, recognizing the ‍continued success and impact of past honorees. ⁣The deadline⁤ for submissions is Thursday, April 9th. Nominations can be submitted online.

Celebrating Continued Success

The Alumni Achievement Award, launched in 2015, builds upon the foundation of BusinessWest‘s 40 Under Forty program, which began in 2007. The original 40 Under forty initiative was created to spotlight emerging ‍leaders in Western Massachusetts who demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and a commitment⁣ to the community. The Alumni Achievement Award specifically honors those individuals who have significantly advanced their careers and continued to make substantial contributions since receiving the initial 40 Under Forty recognition.

Award Details and Gala

Finalists for the alumni Achievement Award will be featured in BusinessWest magazine.The winner will be announced at the annual 40 ⁣Under ⁣Forty awards gala,presented by peoplesbank,on Thursday,June⁣ 11th,at the MassMutual center in Springfield. This event celebrates the accomplishments of all 40 Under Forty honorees and provides a⁤ networking possibility ‍for business leaders in the region.

Nomination Process

BusinessWest encourages community members to nominate individuals who exemplify outstanding achievement and leadership. Nominators play a crucial role in identifying the “best of the best” ⁤among the program’s alumni.

Further Details

For more information about the 40 Under ⁢Forty Alumni Achievement Award, including eligibility criteria ⁤and the nomination process, please visit businesswest.com/40-under-forty/alumniachievementaward.⁢ You can also contact Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600,⁤ ext. 100,⁢ or via email at [email protected].