Starting on March 19th, the Spirit of the Entrepreneur accepts nominations for its annual event. To be eligible to receive an award, the nominee must be an owner and/or active key manager of the firm and be primarily responsible for the overall performance of the company. The Nomination window for the 2018 Spirit Awards ends on August 1, 2018. Nominating an entrepreneur is easy! Simply contact us directly to request a nomination form or complete and submit the online nomination form. Once nominated, Spirit staff will be contacting each nominee and provide them with a short 3-page electronic application profile form that must be completed for the judging process. Self-nominations are encouraged!

What are we looking for from nominees?

Innovation - Entrepreneurs and companies that have innovative products or services, use unique business practices or are constantly pushing the boundaries of their industry.

Leadership - Entrepreneurs who possess strong leadership skills that inspire their team to reach new levels of success.

Performance - Entrepreneurs and companies that have achieved significant financial performance as measured by growth, revenue, profitability, and sustainability. Companies should have been in business at least 2 years and achieved a minimum annual revenue level of $400,000.

Character - Entrepreneurs who demonstrate personal integrity and values that have earned them respect from their team, their peers, industry, and the greater community.

Entrepreneurial Mindset and Vision - Individuals who truly possess the entrepreneurial mindset and are constantly pushing to improve their businesses, always striving to advance their ventures and facilitate progress in the industries in which they work.