Canada has Top 40 Under 40 lists for business. This one is for our business.
The Top 40 Under 40 returns for 2027, and it’s bigger than the program before. It now covers advertising, communications, media, marketing and public relations, agency side and brand side, under one national program.
Nominations open Monday, November 23, 2026.
Who we’re looking for
The most consequential under-40 leaders in the Canadian industry. That means the people already changing how the work gets done at agencies and brands in every province, whatever their title.
How it works
- Recognized by peers. Nominations from people in the industry drive the list. A jury of more than 40 senior brand and agency leaders vets the shortlist.
- Honoured on a national stage. Winners are announced in mid-March 2027 and celebrated at a reception in downtown Toronto later that month.
- Open to both sides. Agency and brand-side talent are both eligible. Nominees must be under 40 as of November 1, 2026.
Nominations close on February 19, 2027.
Three things you can do today
- Get the alert. Subscribe and you’ll know the minute nominations open, plus every deadline after that.
- Join the jury. We’re still adding senior leaders from both sides. Apply to be a jury member.
- Back the next generation. Sponsors put their name beside the people who will run this industry. A limited number of award and program sponsorships are available.
You already know someone who belongs on this list. On November 23, tell us who.
