40 Under 40 in Public Health - Nominate yourself or someone else

Nominations for the Class of 2025 are currently closed.

Nominees to the 40 Under 40 in Public Health must be:

Working toward the benefit of state or local public health
Working as a health agency or department employee, OR at an organization that works closely with State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal health departments (“State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal” applies to departments in the U.S. States, Territories, Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia).
Under 40 years old as of June 13, 2025
Based in the U.S. States, Territories, and Freely Associated States

Nominees will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Contributions to their organization, community, and the public health field
Demonstrated leadership in their organization and/or community
Collaboration within their organization, with community organizations, with other sectors, and/or other partners
Focus on advancing policy solutions, improved practices, and/or systems-level change
Engagement with leaders and members of their community
Creative application of new and innovative ideas to improve public health
Commitment and vision for their organization, community, and/or the field of public health

All honorees receive:

Recognition through leading public health organizations, media outreach, and social media
A professional development program, including expert-led virtual workshops and asynchronous discussions on timely, practical, cross-disciplinary topics in public health practice; and culminating in an in-person leadership retreat
Opportunities to network with other public health leaders and pioneers, including current and former 40 Under 40 honorees
Opportunities for thought leadership, which may include writing, speaking, and contributing to national philanthropic initiatives

Questions? Send an email to [email protected] or visit the FAQ page.

40 Under 40 in Public Health: Nominations