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2026 "20 under 40" Award Nomination Form

2.About the Award

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) is excited to kick off the nomination process for the
2026 "20 Under 40" Awards

Each year the SIEDC recognizes 20 young professionals under the age of 40 who have made an impact on Staten Island. These individuals include entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and the borough’s newest business leaders. The goal in presenting these awards is to promote young Staten Island leaders who have contributed to improving the borough's economy and quality of life. The awards will be presented at the SIEDC's Business Conference on April 29, 2026.

Criteria for Nomination
1) The nominee must work on Staten Island; residency is not required.
2) The nominee must be employed at a public or private company, non-profit organization or government agency, holding an executive-level position.
3) The nominee must have a demonstrable record of contribution to the Staten Island business community and economic vitality of the borough.
4) The nominee must not have won the award in the past.
5) The nominee must be able to attend the ceremony to accept the award.

Extra consideration will be given to candidates who have made a significant economic contribution in the past year. The nominee is not required to be a member of the SIEDC. Nominations may come from SIEDC members and non-members and will be accepted until February 26, 2026.

*If a formal bio is available, please email to Amanda Cronin at amanda@siedc.org.
1.Please confirm the nominee will be 40 years of age or under as of 4/29/26.(Required.)
2.Nominee's Birthdate (if known)
3.Name of Nominee(Required.)
4.Nominee's Phone Number(Required.)
5.Nominee's Email Address(Required.)
6.Nominee's Title and Company(Required.)
7.Nominee's bio/contribution(s) to the economic vitality/business community of Staten Island (200 words or less)(Required.)
8.Please use this box for any additional comments about the Nominee (200 words or less)
9.Name of Nominator(Required.)
10.Nominator's Phone Number(Required.)
11.Nominator's Email Address(Required.)
12.Nominator's Title and Company(Required.)
For more information, please email Amanda Cronin - Outreach and Events Coordinator at amanda@siedc.org.