40 Under Forty

BusinessWest recognizes the success and contributions of 40 outstanding young professionals under the age of 40 for their business accomplishments as well as philanthropic involvement and community service. This program not only recognizes young talent, it elevates expectations and perceptions of the region and serves as an instrument for economic development in Western Mass.

The 2024 40 Under Forty Gala

June 20, 2024

5:00-9:00 p.m.

The MassMutual Center, Springfield

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2024 Presenting Sponsor

2024 Partner Sponsors

Alumni Achievement Award

Read about past Alumni Achievers.

Please nominate for 2024 HERE

2024 Presenting Sponsor Alumni Achievement Award

Celebrating Previous Year's 40 Under Forty

Class of 2023

On June 15, 2023, BusinessWest staged its annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke to celebrate the class of 2023

Class of 2022

On June 16, 2022, BusinessWest staged its annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke to celebrate the class of 2022

Class of 2021

On Sept. 23, BusinessWest staged its annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke to celebrate the class of 2021

Class of 2020

The class of 2020 celebration was a hybrid event spread out over two days on Tues., Oct. 13 and Wed., Oct. 14. at the Upper Vista of the Log Cabin.

Class of 2019

The class of 2019 was celebrated at the annual 40 Under Forty Gala on Thursday, June 20 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke.

Class of 2018

The class of 2018 was celebrated at the annual 40 Under Forty Gala on Thursday, June 21 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke.

Class of 2017

The Log Cabin in Holyoke was once again bursting with energy and excitement as more than 700 people packed the house to celebrate the 40 Under Forty class of 2017

Class of 2016

More than 700 people packed the house to celebrate the 40 Under Forty class of 2016 — the 10th class of successful young professionals so honored by BusinessWest