MAY 1 Nominations Open
AUGUST 14 Nomination Period Closes
AUGUST 18 Nominee Profile Forms DUE
SEPTEMBER 1-15Spirit Executive Judging Panel Deliberates
LATE SEPTEMBER Spirit Judging Reception
LATE SEPTEMBER Finalists Announced
NOVEMBER 8 Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Semi-Final Competition @ Garner Holt Productions
NOVEMBER 15 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards @ Riverside Convention Center

5-6:00 PM Gala Reception, VIP Reception and Preview Lounge Networking
5:45 PM VIP & Preview Lounge Priority Showroom Seating
6:00 PM Doors to Showroom Open - Main Seating
6:15 PM Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
8:30 PMClosing Toast
8:45 PMAfter Party - By Invitation Only