Max S. Wortman, Jr./USASBE Award for Lifetime Achievement in Entrepreneurship
The Max S. Wortman, Jr./USASBE Award for Lifetime Achievement in Entrepreneurship was instituted on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE). The award will henceforth be presented to a worthy recipient in recognition for a lifetime of entrepreneurial achievement that encompasses the ideals of entrepreneurial activity-- through new venturing, corporate venturing, or social venturing. Eligibility extends to both those who have pursued a lifetime of successful venture creation as well as those whose life’s pursuits supported and advocated the entrepreneurial ideals.
| Nominations Due: |
Last Friday of September |
| Nomination Process: |
Letter of nomination to Immediate Past President or online
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| Nominee Criteria: |
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• All nominees shall have risen to the highest level of entrepreneurial achievement in either academia or practice throughout the nominee’s lifetime.
• Nominees should be an individual or organization who (which) has consistently demonstrated an unwavering drive, dedication, and determination for pursuing entrepreneurism in education, commerce, and/or other venues.
• Candidates should have devoted a lifetime of commitment to individual, organizational, and/or social entrepreneurship.
• Nominees need not have founded a company (or organization) and may come from the corporate world or any level of academia.
• Organizations, both profit and non-profit, as well as individuals are eligible for this award.
• Recipient must be present at the USASBE Annual Meeting to receive the award. Exceptions may be made for reasons of health. This award may be made posthumously.
• Award may not be made every year. |
John E. Hughes/USASBE Award for Entrepreneurial Advocacy
This annual award will recognize an individual or organization who (which) has consistently contributed encouragement; support; physical, intellectual, and/or spiritual resources; time; talent and/or skills; development; and/or financial contribution to further the cause of entrepreneurship. Nominees need not have founded a company (or organization) and may come from the business world or any level of academia.
| Nominations Due: |
Last Friday of September |
| Nomination Process: |
Letter of nomination to Immediate Past President or online form. |
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| Nominee Criteria: |
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• All nominees shall have risen to the highest level of advocacy of entrepreneurship in either academia or practice.
• Nominees should be an individual or organization who (which) has consistently provided encouragement; support; physical, intellectual, and/or spiritual resources; time; talent and/or skills; to fostering entrepreneurism in education, practice, and/or other venues.
• Candidates should demonstrate development; and/or financial contribution to further the cause of entrepreneurship.
• Nominees need not have founded a company (or organization) and may come from the business world or any level of academia.
• Organizations, both profit and non-profit, as well as individuals are eligible for this award.
• Recipient must be present at the USASBE Annual Meeting to receive the award.
• Award may not be made every year. |
USASBE Fellow Award
The Fellows of USASBE are a group elected from among Fellow membership based on dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the organization.
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Minimal Criteria
At least two or more criteria fulfilled for consideration as a Fellow |
Mandatory Criteria
All candidates must comply |
| Currently USASBE member. |
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| No longer a member of the Executive Committee (President, Past President, President-Elect, Senior VPs for Operations and Divisions and the Senior VP Programs). |
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| Advocate for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management nationwide and Service to the profession (Entrepreneurship/Small Business). |
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| Sustained service to USASBE. |
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| Recognized nationally (US) as a Scholar and/or Researcher in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. |
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| Demonstrated excellence as a teacher, lecturer, and presenter in Entrepreneurship/Small Business nationwide. |
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Note: No criterion for the Fellow award should be more important than any other.
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