Reader’s Choice Nomination Form
The first round of nominations will occur from May 2022 until July 15th 2022. Eligible nominees will then appear on an online ballot for voting from August 1 2022 to August 31 2022. Self-nominations are permitted.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Impact through Innovation Award
Nominate an entrepreneur who is being innovative in their approach to addressing a social problem. The innovation can be a new technology, but it doesn’t have to be! Maybe they’re using a creative approach, have a cooperative ownership structure, or are addressing a problem from a totally new angle. At minimum, your nomination submission should address:
How the entrepreneur is being innovative
What social or environmental problem they are addressing
What their impact has been to date
Adversity Award
Are you inspired by an entrepreneur who has overcome barriers, adversity, or unforeseen life challenges, yet have still made a positive impact through their business? We want to hear their story and recognize them for their ability to overcome adversity. At minimum, your nomination submission should address:
What challenge, barrier or form of adversity the entrepreneur overcame and how
How the entrepreneur has succeeded and made a positive impact despite this adversity
What their impact has been to date
Inclusion Award
Do you know an entrepreneur who uses their business to amplify the voices and wellbeing of marginalized or barriered people? Does their business model provide meaningful employment opportunities or programs to marginalized groups? Do they raise awareness of the challenges faced by certain marginalized communities? Or perhaps their business was created to provide valuable products or services to these groups. At minimum, your nomination submission should address:
What marginalized group of people the entrepreneur’s business serves and how
Why the entrepreneur inspired to serve this group— do they have personal experiences that have motivated them?
What their impact has been to date