Durham, NC
Categories
The categories for this year's awards are:
- Spin-out of the Year
- Community Impact
- Technology of the Year
- Growth Company of the Year
- Deal of the Year - Private
- Deal of the Year - Public
- Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurial Excellence
Spin-out of the Year
The Spin-out of the Year is given to the company that began operations during the previous year and shows the most potential for impact in its market and success in the future. Nominees should show completion of early milestones such as the successful license and development of their technology, traction among early customers, addition of key management, and/or other key benchmarks associated with the company.
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Community Impact Award
The Community Impact Award is presented to the individual or organization that most notably recognizes that the entrepreneurial spirit is not limited to innovative business concepts. Nominees should have made a substantial impact on the overall community through service, donations, or charitable work.
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Technology of the Year
The Technology of the Year is given to individual or company that has unveiled the most innovative product or technology during the previous year. This new product or technology should fill a market need and have promising current or future commercialization prospects.
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Growth Company of the Year
The Growth Company of the Year Award is presented to an entrepreneur of a high growth company who has successfully navigated the early stage waters and had a large impact on maximizing long term value for the company. The nominee should have played a major role in the company’s success and have a large part in crafting the company’s strategic focus for the future.
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Deal of the Year - Private
The Private Deal of the Year is presented to the private company that completes the most significant private equity or M&A deal during the previous year.
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Deal of the Year - Public
The Public Deal of the Year is presented to the company that completes the most significant public equity deal or M&A transaction during the previous year.
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Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs
The Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs Award is given to an individual or group that recognizes and fills the needs of entrepreneurs through personal or professional service. Nominees should exhibit a strong track record of helping entrepreneurs succeed in the region.
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Entrepreneurial Excellence
The Entrepreneurial Excellence Award is presented to the entrepreneur or entrepreneurial team who combines personal characteristics - creativity, leadership, opportunity, recognition, personal drive to excel, persistence and the ability to inspire others - with a winning business concept, and achieves great success while providing a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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