40 Under 40 celebration returns Sept. 10

Gulfshore Business will celebrate its 2026 40 Under 40 honorees during the program's 24th annual awards celebration on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Tickets go on sale Aug. 10.

Gulfshore Business will celebrate Southwest Florida's emerging business leaders during its 24th annual 40 Under 40 awards celebration, presented by Moran Wealth Management, on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs.

The annual event recognizes 40 professionals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves through career achievement while making meaningful contributions to the community through leadership, volunteerism and service. Honorees represent a broad cross-section of Southwest Florida's business community, including healthcare, law, finance, real estate, education, entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership.

Relive the celebration! Gulfshore Business’ 40 Under 40 Awards brought together Southwest Florida’s brightest young professionals Sept. 17 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. Watch the highlights, energy and inspiration from a night honoring the next generation of leaders shaping our region’s future.

Since its debut in 2003, Gulfshore Business' 40 Under 40 program has become one of the region's premier recognitions for young professionals, highlighting those helping shape the future of the region through innovation, civic engagement and professional excellence.

The evening celebration brings together honorees, family members, colleagues and business leaders to recognize this year's class and their accomplishments.

Tickets will go on sale Aug. 10. Check back here for a link to purchase tickets.

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