The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards event has been an iconic Kansas City tradition since 1985.
Beyond its philanthropic cause, this event is a valuable forum where Kansas City CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, industry legends, world-class faculty and students alike are able to celebrate a common passion.
The event is delivered by the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with the Regnier Institute Advisory Council.
The celebration commemorates the entrepreneurial spirit by honoring innovative and creative accomplishments as well as inspiring a new generation of successful entrepreneurs.
All proceeds from sponsorships and donations directly benefit the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s student and community programs.
The Regnier Institute at the Bloch School focuses on connecting students and community members with a comprehensive combination of world-class research, renowned faculty, cutting-edge curriculum and experimental programs driven to deliver results and nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Each year the Bloch School’s Regnier Institute Advisory Council gives a $2500 scholarship to a Bloch School student for significant entrepreneurial achievement. The winner will be announced by November 15, 2023. The scholarship recipient will be expected to participate in the Entrepreneur of the Year event on November 30. They will give a short speech during the event.
Applications for the Student EOY Award are open. Return your completed scholarship application packet via email to entrepreneurship@umkc.edu by 4 p.m. on September 15, 2023. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
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