Nominations Being Accepted for Student Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

All over campus, women are showing their commitment to innovation, proving they have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. There are many entrepreneurial women out there - in all colleges and disciplines. Their stories illustrate a path to success and obstacles one might encounter along the way.

In conjunction with the 2018 Women's Business Symposium hosted by the Idaho Small Business Development Center, a 'Woman Student Entrepreneur of the Year' will be named by CEED (ISU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development).

As a theme for nomination: This is a female student who exemplifies the spirit and tenacity of an entrepreneur. She is an innovator willing to carve her own path in the world.

The winning entrepreneur will be introduced and recognized at the 2018 Women’s Business Symposium on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Shoshone Bannock Hotel and Event Center. Nominations from across campus may be emailed to CEED via Jeff Street of the College of Business for submission at strejeff@isu.edu or Mailstop 8020. The winning entrepreneur will be selected by a panel of College of Business Faculty and CEED affiliate directors and staff. See http://www2.isu.edu/cob/ceed/ for information.

Please submit information about your candidate as outlined below. Nominations are due by March 2, 2018.

2018 Woman Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award FAQs

Who is eligible to be nominated for this award?

Any current female ISU student who has shown inventiveness, initiative, and commitment to her own business idea.

Who chooses the winner? 

Representatives from the ISU College of Business faculty, CEED, and the SBDC will evaluate the nominees.

Who may submit nomination forms for this award?

Any individual or organization dedicated to the support of the small business community. Self-nominations are welcome.

What information must the nomination form contain?

NOMINATOR: Full name, phone, email

AWARD NOMINEE: Full name, business name, address, phone, email

NOMINATION (2-3 PARAGRAPHS) based on following criteria: • Shows vision, creativity and initiative • Guides, supports and encourages the development of others • Shows achievement/accomplishments

What is the deadline for nominations?

All nominations must be received by Friday, March 2, 2018. Where are the nominations to be sent? Nominations may be emailed or delivered to the following: Jeff Street at strejeff@isu.edu or interoffice mail MS 8020.