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Awards & Recognition
Awards Program
4 Under 40 Award
Celebrates four alumni under the age of 40 whose early-career achievements signal exceptional promise.
Selection criteria
- Under 40 at time of nomination
- Notable career achievement
- Active engagement with Rowan
2026 Cycle
Nominations openMay 15, 2026
Nominations closeJul 5, 2026
Committee scoringJul 6 – Jul 31
Shortlist & selectionAug 2026
Recipients notifiedSep 2026
Public announcementSep 19, 2026
Awards GalaOct 24, 2026
Active Nominations (4)
| Nominee | Nominator | Stage | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi Foster '14 Founder, Foster Health Co.; reshaping rural healthcare access. | Marcus Chen | Announced | 88 |
| Jordan Hayes '20 Climate-tech founder and Y Combinator alum. | Yvette Brooks | Under Review | 79 |
| Amelia Wright '19 Senior PM at Spotify; champion of young alumni mentorship. | Daniel Reyes | Submitted | — |
| Brandon Thomas '14 Education-tech entrepreneur scaling tools for Title I schools. | Greg Payton | Submitted | — |
Past Recipients
Naomi Foster '14
2025
Healthcare entrepreneur reshaping rural access to care.
Sophia Marquez '11
2025
Engineering leadership driving fintech infrastructure at scale.
Amelia Wright '19
2025
Product leadership at Spotify, championing young alumni mentorship.
Jordan Hayes '20
2025
Climate-tech founder elevating Rowan's startup community.