ABOUT
Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 is a dynamic awards program that identifies outstanding young achievers in Canadian business, visionaries and innovators changing the way things are done. They are inspiring others and already giving back to their communities and to Canada. And every one of them is under the age of forty.
Founded in 1995 by Caldwell, Top 40 is the country’s most coveted award for young business leaders, often the first program to shine the spotlight on many successful Canadian notables. Honourees have gone on to create remarkable track records of achievement post-award; the ranks of Top 40 alumni include hundreds of nationally and internationally prominent CEOs, CFOs, executives, and entrepreneurs.
The Top 40 Advisory Board is composed of respected and experienced individuals from across Canada, leaders in their industries, professions, and communities. Many of our members are former recipients of the Top 40 honour. The Advisory Board reflects the diversity and leadership excellence in Canadian business and broader public sectors.
Members volunteer their time to review nominee material and to meet annually to select the Top 40. We thank them for their commitment and the important role they play in the selection.
NEWS
March 3, 2022 – Financial Post magazine feature “WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A TOP 40 HONOUREE”
November 18, 2021 – National Post feature on the 2021 Honourees
November 18, 2021 – Caldwell and PwC Announce 2021 Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Honourees
April 12, 2021 – Caldwell and PwC announce partnership on Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®
March 5, 2021 – Financial Post magazine feature on the 2020 Honourees
October 29, 2020 – National Post feature on the 2020 Honourees
October 29, 2020 – Announcing the 2020 Honourees / Dévoilement des 40 canadiens performants
NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 ARE NOW CLOSED
IMPORTANT DATES
please note that while government restrictions continue, dates are subject to change
- May 21, 2021: Deadline to submit a name in nomination
- June 4, 2021: Nominee Submissions must be completed online
- September 30, 2021: Advisory Board meets to select the Top 40
- November 2021: Honouree Announcement in National Post and on BNN Bloomberg
- November 2021/January 2022: National Celebrations
Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 is made possible through a combination of financial and in-kind sponsorship. We value our Program Partners and thank them for their generous commitment and support.