Schedule of Spirit Events
APRIL 15 Nominations Open
AUGUST 18 Nomination Period Closes
SEPTEMBER 2 Nominee Profile Forms DUE
SEPTEMBER 2-19Spirit Executive Judging Panel Deliberates
OCTOBER 2 Spirit Judging Reception (TENTATIVE)
OCTOBER 3 Finalists Announced
NOVEMBER 10 Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Semi-Final Competition @ Garner Holt Productions
NOVEMBER 18 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards @ Riverside Convention Center
AUGUST 18 Nomination Period Closes
SEPTEMBER 2 Nominee Profile Forms DUE
SEPTEMBER 2-19Spirit Executive Judging Panel Deliberates
OCTOBER 2 Spirit Judging Reception (TENTATIVE)
OCTOBER 3 Finalists Announced
NOVEMBER 10 Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Semi-Final Competition @ Garner Holt Productions
NOVEMBER 18 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards @ Riverside Convention Center
Agenda of Spirit Gala Event November 18, 2025
5-5:45 PM Gala Reception, VIP Reception and Preview Lounge Networking
5:45 PM Doors to Showroom Open
6:15 PM Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
8:30 PMClosing Toast
8:45 PMAfter Party - By Invitation Only
5:45 PM Doors to Showroom Open
6:15 PM Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
8:30 PMClosing Toast
8:45 PMAfter Party - By Invitation Only
