DCI 40 Under 40

Nominations for the 2025 40 Under 40 Awards are closed. 

This biennial economic development awards ceremony, co-hosted by Development Counsellors International and Jorgenson Pace, Inc. honors and recognizes economic development’s top 40 individuals under 40 years of age who demonstrate strong leadership, commitment and innovation in the workplace every day. 

Winners will be notified in early December. If you have any questions about the awards program, many answers are provided in the FAQs tab or feel free to reach out to us. 

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