Nominate a deserving individual for Mass Transit magazine's 18th annual 40 Under 40.
This is your annual opportunity to recognize outstanding young individuals making a name in the public transit industry.
Mass Transit will recognize 40 individuals for their contributions and achievements as part of its July/August issue. It is not a ranking, but rather a listing of individuals who have a drive for innovation, demonstrated achievements, strong job commitment and meaningful industry involvement or contribution.
Individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague. If you or your colleague will be 39 years old or younger on July 1, 2026, and you currently primarily live/work in North America, then you are eligible to be nominated for Mass Transit magazine’s 40 Under 40.
Criteria for selection include such things as job commitment, industry involvement and contribution, achievement in his or her position and innovation in his or her field. While no candidate may possess all criteria, we are looking to reward those who deserve recognition for their efforts.
Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 23 at 11:59pm Central. Honorees will be announced August 18.
About the Author
Megan Perrero
Editor in Chief
Megan Perrero is a national award-winning B2B journalist and lover of all things transit. Currently, she is the Editor in Chief of Mass Transit magazine, where she develops and leads a multi-channel editorial strategy while reporting on the North American public transit industry.
Prior to her position with Mass Transit, Perrero was the senior communications and external relations specialist for the Shared-Use Mobility Center, where she was responsible for helping develop internal/external communications, plan the National Shared Mobility Summit and manage brand strategy and marketing campaigns.
Perrero serves as the board vice president for LIT and is a member of the American Public Transportation Association Marketing and Communications Committee. She holds a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism with a concentration in magazine writing and a minor in public relations from Columbia College Chicago.