About The League

The 40 Under 40 Young Women Professionals League is a philanthropic initiative for women ages 25-40 developed to honor and recognize young women who are rising leaders making an impact in their field. Our mission is to build a network of young professional women who support the holistic development of future leaders through the conduits of leadership development, service, philanthropy, and sisterhood.

40 Under 40 YWPL Award Ceremony

Our annual award ceremony serves as the official induction into our Young Women Professionals League (YWPL).  Each year we select 40 African American women leaders who are blazing trails in their industry and community. In just three years, the annual awards event is standing room only and has been featured in Rolling Out, Jet Magazine, N’Digo Magapaper, and Chicago Citizen Newspaper.

The Young Women Professionals League’s 40 Under 40 Induction is pivotal because not only is it an honor but it is also a CALL-TO ACTION to build the capacity of young women ages 18 -24 in FIVE IMPACT AREAS: workforce development, financial literacy, college retention and completion, health/wellness, and life skills. Their efforts as a YWPL Member will assist with INITIATIVES, TRAININGS, and RESOURCES to support the educational and economic equity of the next generation of young women leaders. Accepting this award is an invitation for women to be a catalyst for impacting the lives of our FUTURE TRAILBLAZERS.