Applications now open for the Sun Devil 100 Class of 2026
The Sun Devil 100 Class of 2025 posing for a photo on the steps of the Memorial Union on ASU's Tempe Campus after the 2025 recognition luncheon. Photo by Tim Trumble
Applications for the ASU Alumni Association’s Sun Devil 100 Class of 2026 opened on Thursday, Oct. 9, launching a new season of celebrating entrepreneurial spirit and alumni excellence.
Each year, the Sun Devil 100 honors the fastest-growing alumni-owned or -led businesses around the world, recognizing companies of all sizes and industries.
“The Sun Devil 100 honors distinguished alumni who make a meaningful impact in their communities and exemplify the ASU Charter,” said Christine K. Wilkinson, president and CEO of the ASU Alumni Association. “We are proud to celebrate these individuals for their determination and entrepreneurial excellence.”
The economic impact of the Class of 2025
The Sun Devil 100 Class of 2025 collectively generated an impressive $70.7 billion in total revenue during the 2023 fiscal year, spanning diverse industries including health care, technology, construction, education, architecture and more. Of that amount, $45.7 billion directly contributed to Arizona’s economy.
The Class of 2025 marks ASU’s largest cohort to date, featuring 205 business leaders. Together, their companies employ nearly 257,000 full-time professionals across 14 states and two countries, highlighting ASU’s interdisciplinary spirit and far-reaching economic influence.
Application criteria
Members of Sun Devil 100 cohorts are innovators who lead a variety of organizations with consecutive years of growth. This year, all eligible companies for the Class of 2026 will be ranked by their percentage increase in gross sales and revenue for 2022, 2023 and 2024 in three financial tiers:
Revenues of $250,000–$1.99 million
Revenues of $2–$9.99 million
Revenues of more than $10 million
These financial tiers allow honorees to be ranked alongside businesses with similar revenue levels, enabling broader recognition of alumni entrepreneurs across various stages of growth. The fastest-growing company in each category will receive special recognition at the May 2026 awards luncheon.
To be considered for the Sun Devil 100, companies must have been in business for at least three years, have revenues of $250,000-plus for each of the past three years and operate in a manner consistent with the ASU Charter.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and apply now for the Class of 2026 at alumni.asu.edu/sundevil100.