Kardan University organized a special ceremony on February 18, 2020, to recognize its outstanding students and alumni as part of the "40 Under 40 Awards" competition announced earlier in 2020.  Despite the challenging COVID-19 situation, the recipients of 40 under 40 awards demonstrated exemplary impact across their communities. Kardan University received 250 applications from its students and alumni nominated by their friends, deans, and academic administrators. The selection committee selected 40 students and alumni considering their social impact as the 40 Under 40 Awards winners for 2020.

"Today, I am proud to present and recognize the achievements of the winners of this year's 40 best students and alumni of Kardan University. These individuals indeed have a positive and valuable impact on our society. This year's winners have contributed significantly to the social, economic, and cultural priorities in Afghanistan. This year's winners are selected through a transparent process based on the overarching impact criteria – a fundamental pillar of our mission. Receiving this award will increase your responsibility towards the community and your service to the people, and I firmly believe that you will shine in the future as well," said Roeen Rahmani, Kardan University's Chancellor during the official ceremony.

Beheshta Noor, a recipient of this award and an MBA student, said: "It is a great honor to receive the 40 under 40 award of Kardan University. This is a huge achievement for me. I would also like to express my special thanks to the leadership of Kardan University, who considered me worthy of this award."

Mirza Ali Wasiq, a winner of this award and an MBA graduate, said, "I thank the University's leadership for organizing this program. I am happy to be the winner of this award for 2020. It is an honor for my family and me to win this award."

This year, the recipients include successful entrepreneurs, employers, founders, researchers, athletes, and social volunteers. The fifth-round winners have joined the ranks of 160 other capable and motivated winners in the community. This influential caravan of Kardan University grows bigger and bigger with each passing year. The top 40 figures are also an example of a dynamic university committed to academic and professional excellence.

To learn more about the past and present recipients, please visit: kardan.edu.af/fortyunderforty