Missouri Western State University Craig School of Business
Center for Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
PURPOSE:
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is the highest award given to an entrepreneurwho has been in business for 5 years or more.This award recognizes entrepreneurs for their professional achievements, civic contributions to their local community.
PROCESS:
A committee will review all applications. The award will be presented at the Capstone Luncheon held annually in conjunction with Entrepreneurship Week.
NOMINATIONS:
Nominations can be made by anyone. Applications for consideration must be received in writing by the deadline as printed on the application. Letters of nomination will also be considered as formal nominations.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year. To be considered for the current year, nomination forms and supporting materials should be submitted by February 28 of the year of recognition. All material should be submitted via email to r mailed to:
MWSU Craig School of Business
Center for Entrepreneurship
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Three finalists will be determined. Finalists will be asked to furnish a letter of good standing from their financial institution and attend the Entrepreneurship Week Luncheon with the other nominees where the winner will be announced.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
NOMINATION APPLICATION
Name of person nominated: ______
Contact email and phone number: ______
Please write a statement to each question about the person you are nominating
How many years has this entrepreneur been in business? ______
Economic impact on the community, how many people are employed by the nominee? ______
Does the nominee assist and connect with other entrepreneurs? If so, please explain how: ______
List all organizations and groups that the nominee is involved in and supports within the community.
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Is this nominee encouraging to others. If so, please describe how he/she is encouraging.
______
Has this entrepreneur shown innovation?Explain how this nominee has been creative and resourceful in their business endeavors.
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Additional comments as to why this person deserves to be Entrepreneur of the Year:
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Nominators Name: ______
Nominators email address and phone number: ______
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