Wanted: Bright, young leaders under 40

The Business Observer is scouting for bright, young business leaders for the 14th year of the popular “40 under 40” issue. It's open to entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in any field or industry from Tampa to Naples. The deadline for nominations is July 31.

And of course, the winners must be under age 40 by the time the issue publishes Oct. 4.

The rules are simple. Please email the name, age, city of residence and short biography or resume of the person you are nominating to [email protected] or fill out the online form at BusinessObserverFL.com. You may nominate yourself, too. The nominee must work and live in the Business Observer's coverage area, which includes Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties.

Include a telephone number and an email address for the nominee, as well as contact information for the nominator. We will alert the finalists by late August.

Questions? Email [email protected].