2026 Under 40 Business Leader- Nomination Form

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving business for the Under 40 Business Leader Award. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.

This award honours an individual under the age of 40 who demonstrates outstanding leadership, business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong commitment to the Airdrie regional business community. This individual may be a business owner, operator, manager, team leader, or emerging professional who is making a meaningful impact through their work, leadership, and contributions to the local business community.

Eligibility Criteria
- Please refer to the map located on the Award Process page (https://www.airdriechamber.ab.ca/aba-award-process) to ensure the nominee is connected to a business located within the region the Chamber serves.
- The nominee must be under the age of 40 as of the nomination deadline
- The nominee must have been actively involved in leading, managing, growing, or contributing to a business for a minimum of two years.

Award Criteria
- Leadership Excellence: Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, sound decision-making, professionalism, accountability, and the ability to inspire, support, or positively influence others in the workplace or business community.
- Business Growth: Shows evidence of meaningful contributions to business success, such as supporting growth, improving operations, expanding services, strengthening customer/client relationships, leading projects, or achieving measurable professional milestones.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrates initiative, ambition, creativity, and resilience in their professional role.
- Community Involvement: Shows a commitment to supporting, contributing to, or positively representing the Airdrie regional business community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy, partnerships, or community engagement.

NOTES: Only one submission per business or organization is required to be nominated. All nominations remain anonymous. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. The ARBA planning committee reserves the right to reallocate nominees into the appropriate award category if they are determined to be ineligible in the Under 40 Business Leader Award category.