Everything you need to know
Congratulations on achieving this great honor! Once you and your family and friends finish celebrating, please make note of the following information.
From now until the luncheon, please continue to check this honoree portal and your email for program and weekend schedule updates.
This information is for 40 Under 40 honorees only. Please don’t share this webpage publicly.
SAVE THE DATE
First and foremost, mark your calendar.
2026 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon
Friday, September 11, 2026
Registration: 11 a.m. | Program: 11:30 a.m.
Tate Center Grand Hall
45 Baxter Street | Athens, Georgia
Some of UGA’s schools and colleges will host events in your honor the evening before, the morning of, or immediately following the luncheon. More information about those networking opportunities will be shared as details are finalized.
Register for the 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon by August 28.
GUESTS
You will receive complimentary tickets for yourself and up to three guests to the luncheon. Please include the names and emails of your guests when you register.
Be sure to secure your spot at the luncheon! The registration deadline is August 28.
ATTIRE
Red and black, of course. Fun and professional. Check out last year’s looks.
PARKING
Parking is available in the Tate Parking Deck (45 Baxter St., Athens, GA 30602).
Hotel Block Information
Information not yet available
Due to the football weekend, we expect high traffic to Athens. Please consider booking your accommodations promptly.
SATURDAY IN ATHENS
Join us to watch the Bulldogs take on Western Kentucky between the Hedges on Saturday, September 12, 2026 (kickoff is 12:45 PM).
Pre-game reception: You and one guest are invited to a pre-game reception.
Game tickets: You and a guest will be provided with 2 tickets to the UGA vs. Western Kentucky game. Details to follow.
Get Social!
Please share this exciting news via your social media accounts and ask your family and friends to do the same — you deserve the recognition! Visit the digital marketing toolkit for custom graphics for Facebook, Instagram, Instagram Stories, and X to share online.
Questions
At any time during the next few months, if you have questions about anything related to 40 Under 40, please email 40u40@uga.edu.
