The GPN 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 individuals in the horticulture industry who are setting the pace for the future. These individuals demonstrate superior leadership, creativity, compassion and innovative thinking. Award recipients are celebrated annually during Cultivate.

Position your company as an official sponsor of GPN’s 40 most influential trailblazers under 40 years of age. These superstars set the standard and will no doubt help determine the future of our industry.

Sponsorship Program

• One full-page ad in the May 2026 issue of GPN
• Medium rectangle ad for one full year on the 40 Under 40 channel on www.gpnmag.com/40-under-40-awards/
• Invitation to 40 Under 40 reception during Cultivate’26*
• A congratulatory video from each sponsor will be included in the 40 Under 40 video played at the reception during Cultivate’26*
• Sponsors may include promotional products or swag in the bags presented to the Class of 2026 at Cultivate’26*
• List of honorees, including all contact information, provided post-event
• 40 Under 40 logo provided for inclusion on company ads and/or other promotions
• Sponsor logo included on:
  • Event signage
  • Print promotions in GPN
  • Email promotions on event program
  • Nomination form on www.gpnmag.com
  • 40 Under 40 email alert announcing winners
• Additional sponsorship opportunities:
  • Exclusive bar sponsorship
  • Exclusive step and repeat sponsorship
  • Exclusive table sponsorship

*Presentation ceremony date and location subject to change.