02/25/2026
The Boston Congress of Public Health’s 40 Under 40 BCPH Public Health Catalyst Awards (https://tinyurl.com/40Under40-2026) recognize BCPH members under age 40 who inspire and catalyze us toward a more just and equitable world.
In 2026, we’re honoring emerging and established thought leaders tackling public health challenges through the lenses of social justice and equity—worldwide. To do this, we’re curating cohorts of honorees from distinct global regions: the African Continent, North America, Europe, Asia/AustralAsia, and Central/South America.
This year’s application requires completion of two (2) stages:
STAGE 1: Applicants will present a five-minute pitch via Zoom in which they’ll a) explain why they should be named one of the 40 Under 40 in their region, and b) answer follow-up questions.
To sign up for your region’s Zoom pitch session, see the dates and links below:
MARCH 7, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Geographic Region: African Continent
Zoom URL – African Continent Pitch:
https://tinyurl.com/40Under40-AfricanContinent
MARCH 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Geographic Region: North America
Zoom URL – North American Pitch:
https://tinyurl.com/40Under40-NorthAmerica
MARCH 21, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Geographic Region: Europe
Zoom URL – European Pitch:
https://tinyurl.com/40Under40-Europe
JUNE 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Geographic Region: Asia & AustralAsia
Zoom URL – Asia/AustralAsia Pitch:
https://tinyurl.com/40Under40-Asia-AustralAsia
JULY 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Geographic Region: Central & South America
Zoom URL – Central/South American Pitch:
https://tinyurl.com/40Under40-Central-SouthAmerica
Note: You must attend your region’s pitch date. (You cannot opt to attend a different region’s pitch date.)
STAGE 2: Applicants who satisfactorily complete Stage 1 will be invited to submit an application.
