
2025 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards - Bold by Design
November 18, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Riverside Convention Center
Step into an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration at the
Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards Gala. Choose from General or
VIP seating and experience the region’s most prestigious night honoring
innovation, leadership, and bold achievement.
VIP seating offers the ultimate gala experience, featuring prime center-stage views and exclusive access that includes: Entrance to the VIP Reception in the elegant Raincross Ballroom, featuring a hosted wine bar and decadent hors d’oeuvres, Preferred VIP parking with convenient access to the venue, and a curated multi-course dinner menu, crafted exclusively for our distinguished guests
Seating prices range from $165 to $235.
VIP Experience and Gala Tickets Available.
If you have special meal requests (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free), please specify them when ordering tickets.
To ensure accommodation, requests must be made at least 14 days prior to the event. The ticketing process will prompt you to
indicate meal types for your table, so guest details can be finalized later. For additional accommodations or updates, please email
entre@csusb.edu.
Party Like a VIP!
THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE!
Experience the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Gala in true VIP style. Enjoy prime center-stage seating, exclusive pre-show access to the
VIP Reception sponsored by U.S. Bank, and indulge in an evening of elegance and celebration.
The VIP experience includes a hosted wine bar, decadent hors d’oeuvres, a curated dinner menu, and preferred VIP parking—all in the beautiful
Raincross Ballroom at the Riverside Convention Center.
VIP Reception-only add-on tickets are available at checkout.
Availability is extremely limited—reserve early and elevate your Spirit Awards experience!
VIP TICKETING OPTIONS
-
VIP Individual Ticket
$235 + fees
-
VIP Table for 10
$2,250 + fees (table discount)
GALA TICKETING OPTIONS
-
Individual Gala Ticket
$165 + fees
-
Gala Table for 10
$1,550 + fees (table discount)
-
Gala Ticket + VIP Reception Only Pass
$200 + fees
If you have any questions or concerns with the checkout process, please contact
entre@csusb.edu.
Finalist Welcome Experience Reception
By Invitation Only
Before the main gala begins, Spirit Award Finalists and Judges are invited to an exclusive Welcome Experience Reception,
sponsored by Bank of America.
Enjoy hosted champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and the official red-carpet experience as we toast to your achievement.
Finalists will enter through their private North Entrance at the Riverside Convention Center for check-in before joining this special pre-show celebration.
Spirit Schedule
- 4:15 PM Finalist Welcome Experience Reception
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM Gala Reception & VIP Reception Networking
- 5:45 PM VIP Priority Showroom Seating
- 6:00 PM Doors to Showroom Open — Main Seating
- 6:15 PM Dinner, Entertainment & Awards
- 8:45 PM Closing Toast & After Party — By Invitation Only
FOUNDER AND PRESENTER OF THE SPIRIT OF THE ENTREPRENEUR
In 2003, the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University San Bernardino founded the annual
“Spirit of the Entrepreneur” Awards Program in the Inland Empire. Now in its 23rd year, the awards reflect our passionate belief
that the Inland Empire community should honor and reward the entrepreneurial men and women who innovate, take risks, and build
businesses that contribute significantly to our local economy.
The Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino is the largest and most experienced organization
in the Inland Empire dedicated to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship for the Jack H. Brown College of Business &
Public Administration’s School of Entrepreneurship, and within the community throughout Inland Southern California. Established in
1999, the RLCE has served over 180,000 individuals and business owners with comprehensive business counseling, mentoring,
innovative training programs and engaging events. These services have resulted in the creation and retention of over 59,000 jobs
and an economic impact of $910 million.
Top-tier segments of the RLCE include the Entrepreneurial Resource Centers (ERC) , the Women’s Business Centers
IEWBC.org &
CVWBC.org,
the Small Business Development Center (IESBDC),
the Cross Border E-Commerce-Asia program (CBEC Asia) and the
Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards.
To learn more about RLCE and all of the programs available, visit
entre.csusb.edu.
Step into an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration at the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards Gala. Choose from General or VIP seating and experience the region’s most prestigious night honoring innovation, leadership, and bold achievement.
VIP seating offers the ultimate gala experience, featuring prime center-stage views and exclusive access that includes: Entrance to the VIP Reception in the elegant Raincross Ballroom, featuring a hosted wine bar and decadent hors d’oeuvres, Preferred VIP parking with convenient access to the venue, and a curated multi-course dinner menu, crafted exclusively for our distinguished guests
Seating prices range from $165 to $235.
VIP Experience and Gala Tickets Available.
If you have special meal requests (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free), please specify them when ordering tickets. To ensure accommodation, requests must be made at least 14 days prior to the event. The ticketing process will prompt you to indicate meal types for your table, so guest details can be finalized later. For additional accommodations or updates, please email entre@csusb.edu.
Party Like a VIP!

THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE!
Experience the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Gala in true VIP style. Enjoy prime center-stage seating, exclusive pre-show access to the
VIP Reception sponsored by U.S. Bank, and indulge in an evening of elegance and celebration.
The VIP experience includes a hosted wine bar, decadent hors d’oeuvres, a curated dinner menu, and preferred VIP parking—all in the beautiful Raincross Ballroom at the Riverside Convention Center.
VIP Reception-only add-on tickets are available at checkout.
Availability is extremely limited—reserve early and elevate your Spirit Awards experience!
VIP TICKETING OPTIONS
-
VIP Individual Ticket
$235 + fees -
VIP Table for 10
$2,250 + fees (table discount)
GALA TICKETING OPTIONS
- Individual Gala Ticket $165 + fees
- Gala Table for 10 $1,550 + fees (table discount)
- Gala Ticket + VIP Reception Only Pass $200 + fees
If you have any questions or concerns with the checkout process, please contact entre@csusb.edu.
Finalist Welcome Experience Reception By Invitation Only

Before the main gala begins, Spirit Award Finalists and Judges are invited to an exclusive Welcome Experience Reception, sponsored by Bank of America. Enjoy hosted champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and the official red-carpet experience as we toast to your achievement. Finalists will enter through their private North Entrance at the Riverside Convention Center for check-in before joining this special pre-show celebration.
Spirit Schedule
- 4:15 PM Finalist Welcome Experience Reception
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM Gala Reception & VIP Reception Networking
- 5:45 PM VIP Priority Showroom Seating
- 6:00 PM Doors to Showroom Open — Main Seating
- 6:15 PM Dinner, Entertainment & Awards
- 8:45 PM Closing Toast & After Party — By Invitation Only
FOUNDER AND PRESENTER OF THE SPIRIT OF THE ENTREPRENEUR
In 2003, the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University San Bernardino founded the annual
“Spirit of the Entrepreneur” Awards Program in the Inland Empire. Now in its 23rd year, the awards reflect our passionate belief
that the Inland Empire community should honor and reward the entrepreneurial men and women who innovate, take risks, and build
businesses that contribute significantly to our local economy.
The Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino is the largest and most experienced organization in the Inland Empire dedicated to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship for the Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration’s School of Entrepreneurship, and within the community throughout Inland Southern California. Established in 1999, the RLCE has served over 180,000 individuals and business owners with comprehensive business counseling, mentoring, innovative training programs and engaging events. These services have resulted in the creation and retention of over 59,000 jobs and an economic impact of $910 million.
Top-tier segments of the RLCE include the Entrepreneurial Resource Centers (ERC) , the Women’s Business Centers IEWBC.org & CVWBC.org, the Small Business Development Center (IESBDC), the Cross Border E-Commerce-Asia program (CBEC Asia) and the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards. To learn more about RLCE and all of the programs available, visit entre.csusb.edu.