SCV 40 Under Forty Nominations Are Now Open Help Us Find the Class of 2026

SCV 40 Under Forty is an award ceremony that honors 40 individuals (from ages 18-40) that are dedicated, passionate, and heart-led who actively work and lead others toward a better, brighter future within the Santa Clarita Valley and its neighboring communities.
JCI Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita Magazine are proud to announce that nomination submissions for this year’s SCV 40 under Forty are open now and close on August 15, 2026.
This year, Kennedy Gelnette and Katie Simpson are co-chairing this event. They both won this award last year, and they are very excited to take the lead this year.
Start nominating your friends, family members and colleagues and follow this criteria:
1. Must be between 18 and 39 years of age as of December 31, 2026.
2. Must serve in a leadership role in their work or volunteer life.
3. Must either work or live in the regions listed: Santa Clarita Valley, which includes the geographic boundaries of Castaic, Canyon Country, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Stevenson Ranch, Agua Dulce, and Acton; or Antelope Valley, which includes the geographic boundaries of Palmdale and Lancaster or the San Fernando Valley.
4. Is not a past 40 Under Forty Honoree.
To nominate someone go to www.scv40underforty.com/nominate.
Interested in supporting JCI Santa Clarita’s SCV 40 under Forty event? We are now looking for sponsors. With the support of this community, we have been able to keep this event going since 2009 and have had over 600 honorees. Let’s make 2026 the best year yet.
Need assistance? Contact co-chairs Kennedy Gelnette and Katie Simpson by emailing them at scv40under40@gmail.com.
For more information about this event and to nominate someone go to www.scv40underforty.com.