Entrepreneur of the Year ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in entrepreneur of the year.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with demonstrable achievements relevant to this category.Nominations open · July 2026
Entrepreneur and Founder Award
For the people and organizations moving their industry forward.
A story worth sharing.
Recognizing thoughtful, ambitious work in entrepreneur and founder. Share your achievements and the evidence behind your impact. Every nomination is reviewed on its merits against the published category criteria.
Eligibility
Applicants must provide accurate evidence of achievements during the configured award cycle. Review the category requirements before entering.
What recognition can bring
Independent recognition, a published winner profile when selected, and an opportunity to tell the story behind your work.
How entries are reviewed
Evidence of achievement, originality, measurable impact, responsible practices and quality of supporting information.
Find your categories.
$99USD / CATEGORY
Emerging Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in emerging entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with demonstrable achievements relevant to this category.Young Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in young entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with demonstrable achievements relevant to this category.Innovative Founder ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in innovative founder.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with demonstrable achievements relevant to this category.First-Time Founder ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in first-time founder.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Serial Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in serial entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Social Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in social entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Sustainable Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in sustainable entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Technology Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in technology entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Creative Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in creative entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Retail Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in retail entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Service Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in service entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Manufacturing Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in manufacturing entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Rural Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in rural entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Student Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in student entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Family Business Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in family business entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Entrepreneurial Resilience ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in entrepreneurial resilience.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Founder-Led Growth ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in founder-led growth.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Founder Vision ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in founder vision.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Founder Community Impact ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in founder community impact.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Entrepreneurial Partnership ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in entrepreneurial partnership.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Bootstrapped Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in bootstrapped entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.International Entrepreneur ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in international entrepreneur.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.Inclusive Entrepreneurship ↗
Recognizing exceptional achievement in inclusive entrepreneurship.
Open to eligible individuals and organizations with relevant achievements and supporting evidence.