
Schedule of Spirit Events
APRIL 30 Nominations Open
AUGUST 30 Nomination Period Closes
SEPTEMBER 1 Nominee Profile Forms DUE
SEPTEMBER 2-19Spirit Executive Judging Panel Deliberates
OCTOBER - TBA Spirit Judging Reception
OCTOBER - TBA Finalists Announced
NOVEMBER - TBA Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Semi-Final Competition @ Garner Holt Productions
NOVEMBER 12 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards @ Riverside Convention Center
AUGUST 30 Nomination Period Closes
SEPTEMBER 1 Nominee Profile Forms DUE
SEPTEMBER 2-19Spirit Executive Judging Panel Deliberates
OCTOBER - TBA Spirit Judging Reception
OCTOBER - TBA Finalists Announced
NOVEMBER - TBA Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Semi-Final Competition @ Garner Holt Productions
NOVEMBER 12 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards @ Riverside Convention Center
Agenda of Spirit Gala Event November 12, 2026
4-4:45 PM Welcome Experience for Finalists, Judges and Past Winners hosted by Bank of America - By Invitation Only
5-5:45 PM VIP Reception hosted by U.S. Bank - For VIP Ticket Holders Only
5-5:45 PM Gala Reception hosted by Farmers & Merchants Bank - For All Ticket Holders
5:45 PM Doors to Showroom Open
6:15 PM Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
8:30 PMClosing Toast
8:45 PMAfter Party hosted by Customers Bank - By Invitation Only
5-5:45 PM VIP Reception hosted by U.S. Bank - For VIP Ticket Holders Only
5-5:45 PM Gala Reception hosted by Farmers & Merchants Bank - For All Ticket Holders
5:45 PM Doors to Showroom Open
6:15 PM Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
8:30 PMClosing Toast
8:45 PMAfter Party hosted by Customers Bank - By Invitation Only



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