Congressional Black Caucus Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Awards 2026

Join Young, Gifted & Green for our 5th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards + After Party September 17, 2026 6PM-9PM at 18th Street Lounge (2nd & 3rd Floors) during the Congressional Black Caucus ALC.

2 FLOORS + OPEN BARS + HEAVY HORS D'OEUVRES!

FREE GENERAL ADMISSION 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

$25 General Admission (After 7:30 PM) | $100 VIP Access (Limited tickets available)

TWO MASTER DJ'S!

Young, Gifted & Green 40 under 40 is an annual list of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous environmental justice leaders under the age of 40 from across the U.S. who are grappling with complex solutions to solve the Climate Crisis and dismantle Environmental Racism. Nominees include educators, scientists, artists, policymakers, healthcare/public health professionals, faith-based leaders, mental health professionals, birth workers, farmers, social-justice advocates/activists, storytellers, journalists, entrepreneurs, technologists, chefs, clean-energy gurus, social media influencers — any individual making a major difference in environment justice.

Know Before You Go

Doors open at 5:45 PM ET.

Security will be strictly enforced and ID is required for entry.

Space is limited. Registration does not guarantee admission. Early arrival is recommended. Limited parking--ride share or metro travel recommended

There will be 2 floors with open bars and hors d'oeuvres on each floor.

Learn More

• Learn more about Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Awards at www.younggiftedgreen40.org.

Nominate Awardees

• Nominate awardees www.younggiftedgreen40.org. Nominations close August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.