Quality Progress Magazine Requests Your 40 Under 40 Nominations

Quality Progress (QP) is seeking nominations for talented quality leaders and trailblazers for tomorrow under age 40. These individuals will be featured in the November issue of Quality Progress magazine. Don’t miss the chance to recognize stand-out individuals in quality for this special honor. If you know someone who deserves this recognition, tell us. Self nominations also are welcome.
 

Eligibility:

Nominees must be 40 years of age or younger (as of Oct. 31, 2026) and display professionalism, potential and a passion for quality. ASQ membership is not required, but participation in professional associations is considered. Nominees from any discipline are welcome.
 

Selection:

Nominees will be selected based on their professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership and industry/community contributions.

• Commitment to quality: Describe the individual’s character, personal story and educational background. Tell us how they serve the public, their employers, customers, and clients.
• Professional achievements: How does the nominee strive to increase the competence and prestige of the quality profession?
• Community impact: How does the nominee use his/her knowledge and skill to enhance human welfare, or give back as a volunteer?
• Additional detail: What makes this person worthy of recognition? What have they accomplished in their career that makes them someone others would want to emulate?
   

How to nominate:

If you’d like to nominate a young professional to be recognized in the November issue of QP, fill out the following form and submit your information by 11:59:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 30. A candidate only needs to be nominated once. Photos of nominees can be sent once selected and once selections are finalized. Editors will review the submissions and may contact you with any follow-up questions as necessary.