Forbes 30 Under 30 is a set of lists of 30 notable people under 30 years old in various industries issued annually by Forbes magazine and some of its regional editions. The American lists recognize 600 business and industry figures, with 30 selected in twenty industries each. Asia and Europe also each have ten categories for a total of 300 each, while Africa has a single list of 30 people. Forbes hosts associated conferences and a section of its website called 30 Under 30. The nomination process for Forbes 30 Under 30 is open to the public, and people may nominate themselves or another as long as the nominee is under 30 years of age.[1]
The final 30 under 30 list published by Forbes is divided into different categories of industries: Art & Style, Hollywood & Entertainment, Retail & ECommerce, Healthcare, Consumer Technology, Sports, Marketing and Advertising, Energy, Science, Media, Music, Social Media, Manufacturing & Industry, Social Impact, Finance, Venture Capital, Food & Drink, Education, Enterprise Technology, & Games.[2]
According to Forbes, the 30 honorees under the age of 30 in each industry list are scouted and selected by the editors of Forbes, independent judges, celebrity judges and industry experts.[3]
- ^ Sternlicht, Alexandra. "Nominate Someone You Know—Or Yourself—For 2023 Forbes Under 30". Forbes. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2024". Forbes. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Stoller, Kristen. "By The Numbers: Meet The Forbes Under 30 Class Of 2023". Forbes.