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Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame 2008 Nomination Criteria
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The 2008 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will be held May 8, 2008, at Parrot Jungle Island in Miami (Watson Island), from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Nominations for induction into the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame close January 14, 2008.

Nominating criteria for the 2008 Inductees as well as a nomination form are outlined below.

2008 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Awards

Nomination Criteria

Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inductee Criteria

Founder (or Entrepreneur)

  • Individual must be an alumnus/a 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 employees.

Builder (or Intrapraneur)

  • Individual must be an alumnus/a 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.