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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD REGISTRATION

2026
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Nominations Open

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For Deans Only

Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Award Nomination Form 

Input the name of Business School or the name of Institution you are nominating.

Business School Dean's Contact Information 

Multi-line address

Statement of Impact

Please upload evidence related to the below responses. All materials must be uploaded at the time of submission for the nomination to be accepted. 

Curriculum - Address the following: 

  • How comprehensive and innovative is the business school’s curriculum? 

  • Does the curriculum integrate entrepreneurship, leadership, diversity, and inclusivity? 

Research and Grants - Address the following:

  • How comprehensive and innovative is the business school’s curriculum? 

  • Does the curriculum integrate entrepreneurship, leadership, diversity, and inclusivity? 

Outreach Activities to the Community - Address the following:

  • Efforts to engage local, national, and international communities in business-related outreach and programs. 

  • Community engagement initiatives that have supported or incubated new business ventures or contributed to economic empowerment. 

Impact on Business Launches - Address the following:

  • The number of businesses launched by students, alumni, or faculty through the business school’s support, resources, and programs. 

  • Success stories of graduates or faculty who have made significant contributions to entrepreneurship or business innovation. 

Collaboration Across Campus - Address the following:

Collaboration between the business school and other colleges or departments on campus, especially in entrepreneurship and innovation. 

Initiatives or programs that foster cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance business education and provide a broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

Contact Info

Learnard Dickerson

learnard@dacollc.com

Webmaster

Dean Tracy Dunn tracy.dunn@benedict.edu 

Award Committee Chair

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