Representation Matters

Welcome to Utah’s 40 OVER 40. Dedicated to fighting ageism by recognizing and celebrating women based on their achievements and contributions rather than age.

Our Mission

Representation Matters. It matters across age, race, skill, experience, opinion and thought. We acknowledge and celebrate women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, & beyond! Inspired by women taking chances, changing lives and making an impact later in life. Our vision is to cultivate a thriving community of women over 40 celebrated for their unique achievements and success stories.

Our Why

For starters…

1 in 4 Americans is a
WOMAN OVER 40

42

Average age of a female entrepreneur.

Average age of a female CEO.

48

68%

Women business owners between 40 and 59 years old.

Utah has one of the largest gender wage gaps in the nation: women earn 30% less than men.

$0.69

50th

Utah ranks 50th in the nation for women’s equality since 2017. That is dead last folks.

2024 Nominations Open!

Know a woman over the age of 40 whose influence has been truly remarkable? Perhaps she's exhibited exceptional skills, displayed outstanding leadership qualities, or shown an unwavering dedication to her endeavors. If so, we want to shine a spotlight on her achievements and celebrate her contributions!

Nominate a woman you admire or even yourself for the prestigious 40 Over 40 Awards.

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2024 Annual Celebration Gala

The Grand America Hotel

Save the Date: 2024 TBD!

2023 Winners

Alexandrina
Mic-Podar

CEO - Backyard Bookkeeper

Allison Cowan Strang

SUMO COMMUNICATIONS

Amy Daeschel

RASA LEGAL

Angela Brown

SLUG MAG

Angela Choberka

SELECT HEALTH

Astrid Tuminez

UVU

Belia Paz

AEROSTAR MEDIA

Brandy Farmer

CENTRO CIVICO MEXICANO

Brenda Anderson

JIPE JOBS

Chari Pack

PERSNICKETY PRINTS

Cody Sanders

MIXHERS

Connie Washington

PROGRESSIVE LEASING

Darcey Wilde

SHINE COSMETICS

Liz Pitts

UTAH LGBTQ

Emily Bell McCormick

THE POLICY PROJECT

Janis Kline

2.0. VENTURES

Jeanette Bennett

UVMAG

Jeanette Mower

THE LADY BAG

Senator Jen Plumb

MD, MPH U of U HEALTH

Kathy Headlee

MOTHERS WITHOUT BORDERS

Katie Bunnell

LIVE YOUR DREAM

Kristin Wright

WOMEN TECH COUNCIL

Lark Galley

LIVING LIFE WITH L

Lisa Jones Christensen

CENTER FOR KORU

Merry Osborne

TANNER

Nicea DeGering

ABC4 UTAH

Olivia Jaramillo

EQUALITY UTAH

Samira Hamish

WOMEN OF THE WORLD

Sandi Hendry

MINKY COUTURE

Sara Jones

INCLUSION PRO

Sarah Marsing Franklin

PhD U of U

Sue Robbins

L3HARRIS

Sue Sundar

ECCLES SCHOOL OF BIZ

Tara Anderson

FRAMEWORK SECURITY

Tessa White

THE JOB DOCTOR

Tina Larson

RECURSION

Trina Limpert

RIZE NEXT/TECH MOMS

Dr.Tulinda Larson

UAMMI

Tunisha Brown

IMPACT MAGAZINE

Yudi Vargas

WEBER STATEUNIVERSITY

Meet The Founders

Robyn Cohen

Co-Founder, 40 OVER 40 | Founder W Collective

Julia Deaver

CO-founder, 40 OVER 40 | Experience Designer, Event Producer and Chief Marketing Officer

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