The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for multiple awards recognition programs, including its longest-running awards program, Forty Under 40.
Selection to the recognition programs is based on nominees’ achievements, including those at work and in the community, and not on the number of nominations nominees receive. Eligible nominees must reside in the Business Journal’s coverage area: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties.
Through its Forty Under 40 program, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has been recognizing the best the region has to offer since the inaugural class in 1997. The nomination deadline for the 2026 Forty Under 40 class is Friday, May 22. Link here to submit nominations for Forty Under 40.
The Business Journal is also seeking nominations for the 2026 Women in Business class. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 8. Link here to submit nominations for Women in Business.
This program recognizes 10 of the area’s top women business leaders who have shown strong records of innovation in their fields, exceptional performance in their businesses, and meaningful community involvement.
Finally, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for the C-Suite Awards program. This program is designed to recognize 10 C-level executives who have already made their mark but continue to excel in their industries. Nominations are open to men and women of all ages. The nomination deadline is Friday, Aug. 14. Link here to submit nominations for the C-Suite program.
Link here to see past honorees in all the Business Journal’s awards recognition programs.
