Congratulations on being selected as an Honoree for the Fairfield County 40 Under Forty 21st Anniversary. Fairfield County’s 40 Under Forty is more than just an accolade; it’s a powerful platform to recognize the exceptional talent under the age of 40, who are making significant strides in their industries and enriching Fairfield County. This honor not only showcases your accomplishments, but tells your story, serving as a beacon for others to pursue their dreams while making a meaningful impact. This recognition is based on nominations from our readers and the judges’ selection process. Now it’s time for you to cross the Finish Line of Glory (cue Chariots of Fire theme) and champion your win.
Below you will find resources that can help you publicize your achievement, including logos and image templates.
Please complete the honoree form by Wednesday, March 11 here. If you need more time, please let me know. This information will be on the Fairfield County 40 Under Forty landing page, in our event booklet and social media.
Your triumph has been announced on Monday, February 23 in our Digital Journal, distributed to more than 25,000 people, as well as posted on our event landing page here, and will be in the event booklet distributed April 30.
We want to hear from your colleagues, team, family and friends:
Words of Encouragement:
Share this link with your friends, family and coworkers to write words of encouragement or a positive compliment for the Class of 2026. These brief notes will be included in our event booklet and social media. An example would be:
“Class of 2026, your future is bright! Dare to dream big and remember, you have the power to change the world!”
-John P., XYZ Company
Superlatives:
Share this link with your friends, family and coworkers to vote for you in a variety of fun, professional categories. With a total of 20 categories and two winners per category, there are plenty of chances to shine. Some of the categories include:
- Tech Whiz of the Year
- Most Likely to Change the World
- Best Team Player
- Rising Star in Sustainability
- Leading Voice in Diversity
Voting is open for your supporters, and they can vote multiple times, so don’t forget to encourage them to participate.
Share your accomplishment on social media and tag @WestfairOnline on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and hashtag #40UnderForty2026 so we can celebrate you! Feel free to use the logos and materials below. Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you at the Fairfield County 40 Under Forty 21st Anniversary.
Please be advised: Any communications or materials from outside vendors regarding awards or plaques are independent of our organization. We do not endorse or support these offerings, and we encourage our honorees and attendees to contact us directly for any inquiries related to our Fairfield County 40 Under Forty Awards. Plaques from us can be purchased here.
Event Date: Thursday, April 30
The Stamford Hotel
700 E Main St, Stamford, CT
5:30-8PM
PROGRAM:
5:30-6:30 pm: Cocktail hour
Beer, wine, soda, water
Light bites, passed hors d’oeuvres
Networking
6:30-7:45 pm: Awards ceremonyÂ
7:45-8 pm: Closing
Dessert, coffee and tea
TAG US IN YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Facebook: @WestfairOnline
Instagram: @WestfairOnline use hashtags #40underForty2026 and #FairfieldCounty40under40
Twitter: @WestfairOnline
LinkedIn: Westfair Business Journal
Use these ready-made images for your graphic post on Social Media and your email signature:
TO DOWNLOAD: Click on image to expand then right click and choose ‘Save Image As’
To reserve a congratulatory ad in the digital issue of the Business Journal, contact us here.
Guests can buy additional tickets here.
