The Fast 15 is designed to recognize a small, exclusive group of 20-something professionals on the fast track to success.

Qualifications are simple. Nominees must:

• Be in their 20s.

• Have made a significant impact on their companies and/or communities.

• Show the potential to be a leader in business or politics in the near future.

• Not have previously been a Forty Under 40 honoree.

• Be a resident of the Business Journal’s coverage area: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties.

This event recognizes 10 of the area’s top women business leaders, who have shown strong records of innovation in their fields, exceptional performance in their businesses and meaningful community involvement.

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal annually honors 40 individuals under the age of 40 who were nominated as best in class by their peers in all industries.

This program recognizes 10 senior-level executives in the C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Marketing Officer, etc). A variety of qualities are considered, including contribution to company success, civic involvement and career achievement.