Auburn Alumni Association Celebrates 2025 20 Under 40 Recipients

On October 17, 2025, The Auburn Alumni Association celebrated the fourth class of 20 Under 40. Held at the Botanic in Auburn, the ceremony recognized alumni under the age of 40 who have achieved extraordinary personal and professional accomplishments and performed distinguished service in their communities.

Nominated by their peers and chosen by the association’s Young Alumni Council, the recipients come from a variety of backgrounds and represent 10 of Auburn’s colleges. Five of the recipients are medical professionals, five are animal or veterinary specialists, four work in the cybersecurity and defense industries, four are small business owners, three have roles in state or national politics, three work in cutting-edge research, two are active-duty members of the military and one is a former Auburn Football player.

Meet the Class of 2025

“The individuals being recognized tonight were nominated by their peers and selected by the Auburn Young Alumni Council for their career accomplishments, exemplary leadership and commitment to supporting Auburn’s future,” said Jeff Moore, president of the Auburn Alumni Association Board of Directors. “They are the ones who are truly shaping what’s next in our communities and the world.”

Nominations for the 2026 20 Under 40 Award open on February 2, 2026.