The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) is excited to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2019 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards, which runs from March 18 until August 1, 2019. The Spirit of the Entrepreneur exalts the entrepreneurial champions of the Inland Southern California region and will take place the evening of November 13, 2019 at the Riverside Convention Center. Referred to as “The Oscars of Business” by top professionals, the Spirit Awards is a black-tie gala full of innovation, inspiration and networking. This annual event features red carpet coverage, cocktail and VIP networking receptions, coveted awards presentations, and gourmet 3-course dining, with highly anticipated unveiled entertainment.
Think you got yourself a winner or do we dare say, the best of the best? Seize the opportunity and submit your nomination today! Show your appreciation for those superstar entrepreneurs that elevate our economic impact!
Self-nominations are highly encouraged. The process has never been easier and your nomination(s) may be submitted online at spiritawardsie.com/easynomination.
Nominees are evaluated based on their innovation, leadership, performance, character, and entrepreneurial mindset. Once your nomination(s) have been received, Spirit staff will contact all nominees directly to complete a nominee profile for consideration by an independent judging panel that is commissioned by the event coordinators. This nomination process marks the first step in the journey from nominee to award recipient.
Join us for the biggest celebration of the year to honor entrepreneurial success in the Inland Empire. Now in our 17th year, we invite you to share this invigorating experience in acknowledging the greatest innovators of our community! Learn more about the Spirit of the Entrepreneur at SpiritAwardsIE.com