Innovator of the Year

Recognizing the spirit of entrepreneurship

ABOUT:

This new award honors an individual who exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship through innovation, resilience, and impactful leadership. The recipient demonstrates vision in launching and growing a business OR innovating within a company, overcoming challenges, and creating meaningful contributions to their industry and the Kosciusko County community. Their work reflects an evident commitment to turning ideas into action.

Eligibility Requirement(s):

This individual must own a business OR be employed by a company located in Kosciusko County.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. Awardees will be announced at the 2025 KEDCO Annual Meeting in the fall.

Nomination Form

Nominee Information

Please use the form below to submit your nomination for the 2025 Innovator of the Year Award. **Note: The nomination committee will evaluate candidates based on the details you provide—so be sure to include as much relevant information as possible to help your nominee stand out. The more context and examples you share, the stronger your nomination will be!**

Name(Required)

Nominee's First & Last Name

Email(Required)

Nominee's email address

Phone

Nominee's phone number

Employment(Required)

Nominee's Workplace or Business Name

Innovator Characteristics(Required)

In what ways has the nominee been an innovator as a business owner OR within the workplace? Please describe and share examples. Additional examples may include: What challenges have they overcome? How are they contributing to the industry?

Additional

Additional comments about nominee (optional)