Introducing the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Eagle alumni continue to soar beyond heights, influencing the trail for future generations. We present this year’s distinguished group of 40 under 40 honorees- exceptional young alumni making significant strides within corporate, leadership, community service, education, and philanthropy. Learn more about their remarkable achievements.
Nipuna Ambanpola
Mackenzie Anderson
Alyssa
Barnes
Rachel Barnwell
Sean
Bear
Kelsey Brantley
Karen
Brazell
Emily
Brassler
Kristin
Burton
Garrett
Clark
Franeka
Colley
Megen
Conner
Noele
Crooks
Laron
Davis
Ross
Davis
Akiv
Dawson
Kemi
Elufiede
RT
Evans
Raphael
Fairell
Robert
Figueroa
Sean
Fox
Patrick
Horgan
Virginia
Josey
Kayla
Kudratt
Keenan
Lee
Tiffoni Buckle McCartney
Meghan Murray
Sibusiso
Ntuli
Lauret Odesanya
Jana
Phillips
Angela Byrd Reed
Allison
Roberts
Samaria
Rooks
Dr. Nicholas Sasser
Bria
Smith
Beatrice
Soler
Jared
Speaks
Terrell
Thomas
Nic
Wood
Adam Youngman
View Past 40 Under 40 Honorees
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2017 | 2014
Requirements of Honorees
- Must be a Georgia Southern or Armstrong graduate (undergraduate or graduate degree).
- Must be under 40 by September 1, 2024.
- Must be willing to submit a photo, if selected, to be published by the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association, Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, and various Schools and Colleges as appropriate.
- Must aspire to uphold the core values of Georgia Southern University of collaboration, academic excellence, discovery and innovation, integrity, openness and inclusion and sustainability.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with Georgia Southern University.
- Must have made an impact in business, research, artistic, leadership, community, educational, and/or philanthropic endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I nominate myself?
- No, nominees must be nominated by a family member, friend or colleague.
- If my nominee was nominated in a previous award year, is he/she eligible to be nominated again?
- Yes, your nominee is eligible unless they are 40 or over.
- Do multiple nominations help my nominee?
- Yes, the committee welcomes multiple nominations for a person as long as it is a different perspective from each nominator. Nomination information should not be copied and pasted from one nominator to another nominator.
- What information is the committee looking for?
- Please answer the questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.