APRIL 15 Nominations Open
AUGUST 18 Nomination Period Closes
SEPTEMBER 2 Nominee Profile Forms DUE
SEPTEMBER 2-19Spirit Executive Judging Panel Deliberates
OCTOBER 3 Spirit Judging Reception
OCTOBER 4 Finalists Announced
NOVEMBER 10 Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Semi-Final Competition @ Garner Holt Productions
NOVEMBER 18 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards @ Riverside Convention Center

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