Entrepreneurship Nomination Forms
Entrepreneurial Stars Awards
Established in 1999, the Annual Entrepreneurship Recognition Banquet serves to honor those professionals, students, alumni and faculty who have made continuous contributions to fostering entrepreneurship education and those who have achieved great success in venture creation.
Nomination Process
The executive committee of the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board will review all nominations and vote on a selection at its annual spring meeting. The board will consider the originality, depth, breadth and impact of the entire body of the nominees' entrepreneurial pursuits and impact.
Award Categories
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
This award is recognizes successful entrepreneurs that have a connection to the University of Cincinnati community. In addition to a connection to the U.C. community, entrepreneur nominees for the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award should have accomplished not only new venture success, but demonstrated a commitment to U.C. and/or the broader community.
Lifetime Achievement in Entrepreneurship
This award is presented in recognition for a lifetime of entrepreneurial achievement that encompasses the ideals of entrepreneurial activity – through new venturing, corporate venturing, or social venturing. Eligibility extends to both those who have pursued a lifetime of successful venture creation as well as those whose life's pursuits supported and advocated the entrepreneurial ideals.
Download Nomination Package (Self nominations are accepted.)
