NOMINATION PROCESS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS

The Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is accepting nominations for the following entrepreneurship awards:

These awards are open to any UA undergraduate or graduate student (both business and non-business majors). The awards are not limited to students who have started a business. The development of new clubs and organizations, taking a leadership role in community service projects, and other examples of entrepreneurial endeavors also qualify for consideration.

Nominations can be submitted by anyone who is associated with a student, individual, or organization - other students, professors, administrators, spouses, employees, bankers, attorneys, public relations managers, etc. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must possess the qualifications specified in the descriptions of the awards. Winners will be honored at our awards banquet on April 8, 2006 and will be inducted into our elite Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.

Have you or someone you know:

• Displayed a passion for entrepreneurship?
• Created a business?
• Introduced an innovative process, product, program, etc. to UA or the local community?
• Shown leadership in entrepreneurship?
• Made a contribution (financial or otherwise) to the University and/or community?
• Made a difference?
• Persisted in overcoming obstacles?

Now is your chance to be recognized.

Simply complete the Entrepreneurship Awards Application Form to submit yourself or a fellow entrepreneur as a candidate for one of our award.

All entries are due no later than 5:00 PM on March 10, 2006.

Submit entries to: Dr. Todd A. Finkle at The Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, College of Business, #366, Akron, OH 44325-4801 or via email to finklet@uakron.edu