NACCE 2024 Awards
About NACCE Awards
NACCE Awards honor and celebrate the entrepreneurial thinkers and doers by providing a platform to be recognized nationally for their importance and achievements to their college and local economy. The awards also shine a spotlight on the role of the community and technical colleges in fostering economic vitality through entrepreneurship in their communities.
Award Nominations
Do you know a president who has successfully championed entrepreneurship education, inspired students and faculty, and fueled the entrepreneurial spirit within their college or university? If so, we encourage you to submit a nomination for the NACCE Entrepreneurial President of the Year Award. This is your chance to shine a light on an exceptional leader and celebrate their exceptional contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
To submit a nomination, please CLICK HERE:The deadline for nominations is August 16, 2024, so don't miss out on this opportunity to honor a deserving president.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing entrepreneurship education.
- Innovative approaches to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students, faculty, and staff.
- Leadership in creating partnerships and collaborations that support entrepreneurship initiatives.
- Successful implementation of entrepreneurial programs and initiatives that have yielded measurable outcomes.
- Contributions to the broader entrepreneurial community and ecosystem.
Additional Awards Presented
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he Entrepreneurial College of the Year Award is presented to a NACCE member college that has demonstrated entrepreneurial and innovative practices in the classroom, campus and community. The Entrepreneurial College of the Future Steering Committee selects the winners from the nominations submitted.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual or group that has achieved entrepreneurial success and played a pivotal role in the community through involvement and support of civic activities. This award is chosen by our annual conference host college.
Why should I nominate someone? NACCE Awards are recognized standards of excellence. You’ll gain positive exposure for your college and your commitment to entrepreneurship on campus and in your community. Submitting nominations shows you’re dedicated to entrepreneurship and that you believe in the college. Also, the application process often proves useful in identifying and articulating program strengths and challenges.
Who is eligible to nominate? The awards are for NACCE members only. The nomination criteria ensures that all colleges can be recognized for their work whether they are large or small, urban or rural, so all NACCE members are encouraged to submit nominations. You may nominate more than one applicant in any of the categories.
What are the benefits of winning an award? Winners will be recognized and honored publicly at our 2024 Annual Conference, as well as in the conference program guide, website, press release and quarterly journal