What is the Forbes 30 Under 30 list?

SUCCESSFUL young innovators and entrepreneurs often find themselves upon Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

Every year, 600 people are honored across multiple categories.

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What is Forbes’ Class of 30 Under 30?

Forbes' 30 Under 30 list is known as the media outlet's annual acknowledgment of some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs under the age of 30.

The list recognizes 600 people with 30 individuals being selected from 20 different industries.

Forbes claims: “The 30 Under 30 offers an annual opportunity to embrace the optimism, inventiveness and boldness of youth.”

They also hope to find those “who are challenging the conventional wisdom and rewriting the rules for the next generation of entrepreneurs, entertainers, educators and more.”

How do you get on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list?

In order to be nominated for the prestigious list, there are a few requirements.

Those who are named to the list must be 29 years old as of December 31 of that year and play a crucial role in their respective fields.

The 600-person list will then be voted on by a category judge panel.

"Reporters, editors and expert judges consider a variety of factors, including: funding, revenue, social impact, inventiveness and potential," Forbes explains on their website.

"Nominee shortlists are shared with each category's four-judge panel who select the final 30 listees in their assigned category."

The list also extends to Europe and Asia where another 300 honorees are chosen across 10 categories.

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What are the categories?

For the North American list, there are 20 categories including:

Some of the most famous names to be honored include Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Nike founder Phil Knight, U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee, and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio.