Why Apply?

Recognition You Deserve

Be recognized by your peers and others in and outside of your industry for the entrepreneur and business owner you are. You’re already successful. This distinction, affirms that success. Be recognized for what you deserve.

Visibility and Media Exposure

All honors will be featured on Entrepreuership Edge, featured throughout our large social channels, interviewed on Breakfast with Champions and opportunities for additional coverage. In addition you should use this exposure for your own media and communities.

Seal of Approval

By winning this award you will earn the right to use the “Entrepreneurship Edge Entrepreneur Award” distinction in your marketing and personal brand.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate yourself or an individual for this year’s Innovation Excellence Award. The Entrepreneurs Conference and Awards recognize individuals, companies, and organizations that have exhibited dedication and excellent entrepreneurship.

 
Criteria
 
  1. The awards are open to all business owners or entrepreneurs.
  2. You or someone else may nominate you for one category only
  3. Applicants must have a business that is currently operational
  4. The award process, from nominee to winner, consists of judges voting based on your application
  5. Once your application has qualified as a finalist for the Entrepreneurs Awards you will be notified.
The Innovation Excellence Award for Small Businesses recognizes exceptional creativity and groundbreaking solutions within the small business community. This prestigious award honors small businesses, teams, or entrepreneurs who demonstrate visionary leadership and ingenuity in developing new products, services, or processes that make a significant impact in their field. 
 
It celebrates those who, despite limited resources, push boundaries, foster a culture of innovation, and drive meaningful change. Winners of this award showcase how innovation can be a powerful tool for growth, adaptability, and long-term success in the small business sector.
The Legacy Entrepreneur Award honors a visionary small business that exemplifies long-term sustainability and meaningful impact in its community and industry. This award celebrates entrepreneurs who have built their businesses with an unwavering commitment to ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. 
 
Their efforts not only achieve financial success but also leave a lasting, positive legacy, inspiring others to adopt sustainable approaches. Recipients of this award demonstrate how small businesses can be powerful forces for good, balancing profitability with a profound dedication to making the world a better place for future generations.
The Emerging Entrepreneur Award recognizes a visionary business leader whose company has been in existence for two years or less and has demonstrated outstanding innovation, creativity, and potential for long-term success. This award celebrates new entrepreneurs who have already made significant strides in their industry by showcasing exceptional leadership, strong business acumen, and a clear commitment to growth. 
 
The recipient will have displayed the ability to navigate early challenges, create a positive impact on their community or market, and set the foundation for future success. This award highlights the spirit of entrepreneurship and the power of fresh ideas.