Nominations for the Center for Entrepreneurship & Rural Development’s Light It Up awards are officially open. These awards celebrate the vision, innovation, and hard work of entrepreneurs who are making a difference at 体育菠菜大平台 and throughout Greater Nebraska.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Student Entrepreneur - a 体育菠菜大平台 student launching or working on the launch of a business
Emerging Entrepreneur - a startup entrepreneur in Greater Nebraska who is in the first two years of business
Excellence In Entrepreneurship - a seasoned entrepreneur who is paving the way for small business growth in Greater Nebraska and has been in business for five or more years
Entrepreneurship Advocate - a professional service, resource provider, or individual in Greater Nebraska who assists entrepreneurs
体育菠菜大平台 Entrepreneur Alumni - a 体育菠菜大平台 graduate who has created success in his/her field through business ownership
The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, April 1. To nominate, fill out the form at the link below. Individuals may nominate in more than one category. Self-nominations are acceptable.
The Light It Up awards will be presented on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in 体育菠菜大平台’s Discovery Hall from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The award celebration is open to the public.
Nominees will be notified by Monday, April 7.
Read the story from the 2022 Light It Up awards celebration by Tyler Ellyson with 体育菠菜大平台 News!
