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The 2007 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will be held May 16, 2007, at Parrot Jungle Island in Miami (Watson Island), from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
In addition to the Induction of an alumnus/ae into the Hall of Fame, the event will recognize winners of the Howard J. Leonhardt New Venture Challenge, a student business plan competition, and present the award to the 2007 South Florida Entrepreneur of the Year.
Nominations for induction into the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame open December 11, 2006, and close January 18, 2007.
Nominating criteria for the 2007 Inductees as well as a nomination form are outlined below.
2007 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Awards
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inductee Criteria
Founder (or Entrepreneur)
- Individual must be an alumnus/ae of Florida International University's College of Business Administration.
- Business must have been operational for a minimum of 5 years and have significant revenues and profit growth over the last five years.
- Individual must have a history of significant entrepreneurial activity.
- Individual must have been founder or key member of start up team.
- Business must have at least 5 or more emoplyees.
Builder (or Intrapraneur)
- Individual must be an alumnus/ae of Florida International University's College of Business Administration.
- Business must have been operational for a minimum of 10 years and have significant revenues and profit growth over this period.
- Individual must have been instrumental in either the turnaround or the growth of an established business.
- Individual must be a part of the Executive Management Team, preferably "C level".
- Business must have at least 100 or more employees.
Nominees also will be required to answer questions pertaining to the following:
- Personal Integrity and Influence
- Company History/Role of Nominee
- Management Philosophy
- Innovation and Creativity
- Degree of difficulty
If you would like to submit a nomination, please complete and submit the form below. Please submit any relevant attachments (bios, resumes, media clippings) along with the nomination form.
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