40 Under Forty Packets

Eligibility
In order to be considered for selection of this award, you must be under 40 years old as of July 31, 2020 and you must submit a complete packet of information and $125 application fee for full consideration. Incomplete packets will automatically be disqualified. If you are a member or employed by a member of either the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce or the Bossier Chamber of Commerce your application fee will be waived.
 
If you have received this award previously, STOP. We appreciate your contributions to the Shreveport/Bossier community, however you are ineligible to receive this award a second time.
 
Application Packet Instructions
· Only one submission per person will be accepted
· Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM on Monday July 1st, 2020
· All sections must be filled out
· Falsifying information will result in elimination from selection
· Non-members must pay their $125 application fee prior to submitting their digital packet by clicking here (be sure to return to this page and complete your digital packet after payment!)
 
Awards Selection
Applicants will be judged based on the nominee's answers to the questions provided, level of professional achievement, demonstrated leadership and community involvement. The selection committee is comprised of past 40 Under 40 Award honorees, representatives from both the Greater Shreveport and Bossier Chambers of Commerce, and YPI leaders.
 
Scoring:  Judges' scores will be tabulated mid-July. 
 
Announcement of Winners: Honorees selected to the 40 Under Forty Class will be contacted by email. The announcement of honorees will be featured in the August issue of The Forum, in addition to a full color issue in November highlighting the 40 Under 40 Class. An announcement party will be held. More information will be delivered with the selection packet.