Awardees are honored with an evening gala highlighting how one helps boost our community by providing rewarding careers for our children, expanding our regional economy, and protecting our national security. The nomination categories include:
A person is making significant contributions to our entire community's well-being displayed as a personal commitment to the advancement of building our Workforce for the Future or advancing Innovation & Technology, with demonstrated qualities of enlightened leadership over a remarkable period.
VISIONARY
We acknowledge the individual's steadfast, consistent contribution to building our S.T.E.M. Educated Workforce or advancing our Innovation and technology base in a public way while inspiring others to help accomplish shared goals.
LEADER
One who consistently goes above and beyond in volunteering their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom to stimulate and inspire greatness in students, teachers, or emerging technology businesses.
MENTOR
Recognizes exceptional personal efforts in developing and implementing innovative programs/products benefiting building our S.T.E.M. Educated Workforce or advancing our Innovation & Technology base, with the potential for broad positive impact in the community.
INNOVATOR
A person of interest to watch and one who demonstrated the potential to be an excellent, long-term contributor to building the S.T.E.M. Educated workforce or advancing our Innovation & Technology base.
RISING STAR
Use the form below to nominate a visionary, leader, innovator, mentor, or rising star in our community for our 13th annual Visionary Award gala. Nominations are open until December 20th, 2024.