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March 13, 2023 | Tom Ballard

Nominations open for 2023 “NEXT Awards”

The annual event from the Nashville Entrepreneur Center recognizes more than a dozen founders and businesses at every stage of the entrepreneurial lifecycle.

The Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) has opened nominations for the 2023 edition of its “NEXT Awards” program.

The event recognizes what the EC describes as “exceptional entrepreneurs transforming their industries and creating opportunities for economic growth both locally in Nashville and beyond. We bring together entrepreneurs from all over Middle Tennessee to recognize more than a dozen founders and businesses at every stage of the entrepreneurial lifecycle.”

Eligibility criteria include:

  • Headquartered in Middle Tennessee;
  • Founder of company and must still be actively involved with the company;
  • Proven growth, success and some level of scale;
  • Must have made a significant impact within past 12 months; and
  • Must be a for-profit company.

To submit a nomination, click here. The awards will be presented on October 23 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.


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