DCI 40 Under 40

Congratulations to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2023!

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

This year’s award winners uplift diverse voices and perspectives and have utilized their skillset to build inclusive, forward-thinking communities as the economic development industry navigated the challenges of the last few years. The nomination form for the 2025 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Awards will open in the fall of 2024. 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.