APRIL 4 Nominations Open
AUGUST 1 Nomination Period Closes
AUGUST 31 Nominee Profile Forms DUE
SEPTEMBER 1-15Spirit Executive Judging Panel Deliberates
SEPTEMBER 29 Spirit Judging Reception
SEPTEMBER 30 Finalists Announced
OCTOBER 3-14 Finalist Video Shoot at Company Locations
NOVEMBER 10 Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Competition Semi-Finals
NOVEMBER 17 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