At home and abroad, York University’s young alumni are making a positive and impactful change. From business leaders championing equity, diversity and inclusion, to social impact researchers and environmental activists, York alumni working across all sectors are making meaningful differences in their communities.
York U’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program recognizes inspiring and diverse alumni 29 years old and younger who are driven to make a difference locally and globally. With past recipients pursuing careers in science and technology, anti-Black racism in Canada, and disability rights, we are honoured to recognize and engage these changemakers and shed light on their inspiring work.
Nominations for Top 30 Alumni Under 30
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30
Eligibility criteria: Nominees must be York University graduates who are 29 years of age or younger by Dec. 31, 2024 (born in 1995 or more recently). A graduate is defined as someone who has received an academic degree from York University. Students are not eligible for this award until they receive their degree.
Candidates can self-nominate or be nominated. For further details on the awards and eligibility, visit our FAQ page.
Nomination deadline: All nominations for the 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30 must be received by midnight on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
If you have any questions not addressed below please contact Senior Alumni Engagement Officer Nicole Light at nlight@yorku.ca or 647-527-2550.
View the 2024 Top 30 Alumni Under 30
View the 2023 Top 30 Alumni Under 30.
View the 2022 Top 30 Alumni Under 30.
View the 2021 Top 30 Alumni Under 30.