The Alaska Journal of Commerce has announced its 2026 Top Forty Under 40 honorees, recognizing outstanding young professionals from across the state—and three Alaska Pacific University alumni are among those selected.

Representing communities including Anchorage, Utqiaġvik, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kodiak, and Palmer, this year’s recipients were chosen for their professional excellence and commitment to community service. Since its inception in 1998, the Top Forty Under 40 program has highlighted emerging leaders across Alaska who are making meaningful impacts in their fields and communities.

Among the 2026 honorees are three APU alumni:

Amanda Keats, MBA in Health Care Management ’20
Dana Sundet, MBA ’25
Lindsy Townsend, Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program Graduate Certificate ’17

Award recipients were recognized during a ceremony held at the Hotel Captain Cook on Friday, April 10.

Alaska Pacific University celebrates these alumni for their achievements and continued leadership across Alaska, while also extending congratulations to all recipients! Learn more here.