2022 NEXT AWARDS INDUSTRY APPLICATION

2022 NEXT AWARDS INDUSTRY APPLICATION FORM

Monday, October 24th at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center is honored to host the 2022 NEXT Awards to celebrate each of you – entrepreneurs in Middle Tennessee who are transforming industries and making our world better.

As part of the show, we will be awarding companies in five industry categories in each of the following stages:
- Startup - Companies with up to $1M in revenue and less than 2 years in business
- Emerging - Companies with revenues between $1M and $3M
- Market Mover - Companies with revenues of $3M and above
Qualifications for all categories include:
- Founder is still actively working with the company
- Company must be headquartered in Middle Tennessee
If you have all the necessary information, this application takes up to 30-45 minutes to complete. Applications close on June 13, 2022.

For more information, please go to ec.co/nextawards.
General Information
Name of person submitting this application (Your Name): *

First Name Last Name
Your Title: *
Your Email: *
example@example.com
Your Phone Number (please include area code): *
I am the lead marketing contact for my company.
Lead Marketing Contact's Name

First Name Last Name
Lead Marketing Contact's Email
example@example.com
Company industry: *

Healthcare Music, Sports and Entertainment Products, Services and Retail Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Technology
My company qualifies as: *

Startup (up to $1M in revenue, less than 2 years in business) Emerging (between $1M and $3M in revenue over the last 12 months) Market Mover ($3M in revenue or above over the last 12 months)
Company Name (Exactly how you want it to appear if you win): *
What is the phonetic pronunciation of your company name? If it’s not obvious please also include similar words to the pronunciation.
Name of Founder (must be still active with company in order to qualify): *

First Name Last Name
Name of Co-Founder (if applicable):

First Name Last Name
Founder Email: *
example@example.com
Company Website: *
LinkedIn Handle:
Instagram Handle:
Facebook Handle:
Twitter Handle:
YouTube Handle:
TikTok Handle:
Company Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
**Qualification: Is your company headquartered in one of these Middle Tennessee counties: Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Macon, Maury, Marshall, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson, Williamson? *

Yes No
Tell Us About Your Company

Please answer the following questions about your company in 50-75 words. These answers will help us present your story should you qualify as a finalist.
What year was your company founded?
What is your company's elevator pitch? *

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What problem are you solving? *

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Describe some of the greatest challenges you've had to overcome in building this business. *

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What is innovative about your business; what's your differentiator? *

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How has your business pivoted or expanded since its inception? *

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What is your proudest achievement to date? *

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How will your business positively impact Middle Tennessee's future? *

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What aspirations do you have for future growth? *

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Beyond financials, how do you measure success? *

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Tell us what makes Nashville the best place in America to start and grow a business.

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Statistics and Financial Information

*Your company name and financial information will remain confidential. Please
Total number of full-time employees today. *
Full-time employees are defined as 32+ hours a week.
Total number of full-time employees as of 12/31/21 *
Full-time employees are defined as 32+ hours a week.
Total number of full-time employees as of 12/31/20 *
Full-time employees are defined as 32+ hours a week.
Total number of full-time employees as of 12/31/19 *
Full-time employees are defined as 32+ hours a week.
Total number of part-time employees today *
Part-time employees are defined as 32 hours a week or less.
Total number of part-time employees as of 12/31/21 *
Part-time employees are defined as 32 hours a week or less.
Total number of part-time employees as of 12/31/20 *
Part-time employees are defined as 32 hours a week or less.
Total number of part-time employees as of 12/31/19 *
Part-time employees are defined as 32 hours a week or less.
Total number of contractors today *
Total number of contractors as of 12/31/21 *
Total number of contractors as of 12/31/20 *
Total number of contractors as of 12/31/19 *
Total revenue generated during the current year (January 1, 2022-May 31, 2022)
Total revenue generated in 2021 (January 1-December 31)
Total revenue generated in 2020 (January 1-December 31)
Total revenue generated in 2019 (January 1-December 31)
Is your company profitable? *

Yes No
Name your two most significant business-related milestones in the last twelve months. *
Final Questions and Submission
How did you hear about this opportunity? *
Please be as specific as possible (EC's website, newsletter or social media, EO, business colleague, etc.)
Please upload an .eps or high-res transparent .png version of your company logo. *

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Please upload a high-res founder headshot. *

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Please send 5-7 high-res photos of your team, products, events, wins, etc. *

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As an applicant for the 2022 NEXT Awards, I hereby give permission to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and associated NEXT Awards partners to use the provided logo, photos, company name(s), and applicant name for advertising, public relations, trade, and any other lawful purposes. I understand this includes, but is not limited to, uses such as print, radio, television, online, and social media production of awards event. *

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I certify: This information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. *

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2022 NEXT AWARDS INDUSTRY APPLICATION FORM

General Information

Tell Us About Your Company

Statistics and Financial Information

Final Questions and Submission