2023 NEXT AWARDS APPLICATION

2023 NEXT AWARDS APPLICATION

Monday, October 23rd at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center is honored to host the 2023 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 six industry categories in each of the following stages:
- Startup - Companies with up to $1M in revenue
- Market Mover - Companies with revenues between $1M and $8M
- Market Leader - Companies with revenues of $8M and above
We will also be awarding two Individual Awards:
- Entrepreneur of 2023
- Emerging Entrepreneur of 2023
Qualifications (please read these carefully):
- Headquartered in Middle Tennessee
- Founder of company 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
- Must be a for-profit company
- *If you won an award in 2022, you are not eligable to apply in the same category and revenue stage for 2023.
Applications close June 16, 2023, at 11:59pm. Late applications will NOT be accepted. You must fill out all of the information below in order to be considered.
GENERAL INFORMATION
I am applying for:*

an Industry Award.an Individual Award (Entrepreneur of 2023 or Emerging Entrepreneur of 2023).Both.
**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?*

YesNo
Name of Founder (must be still active with company in order to qualify):*

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

First NameLast Name
Name of Second Co-Founder (if applicable):

First NameLast Name
Founder Email:*
example@example.com
Founder Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Company industry:*

HealthcareFinancial ServicesMusic, Sports and EntertainmentProducts, Services and RetailReal Estate, Hospitality and ConstructionTechnology
My company qualifies as:*

Startup (up to $1M in revenue over the last 12 months)Market Mover (between $1M and $8M in revenue over the last 12 months)Market Leader ($8M in revenue or above over the last 12 months)
Company Name (Exactly how you want it to appear if you are a finalist): *
Company Website:*
LinkedIn Handle:
Instagram Handle:
Facebook Handle:
Twitter Handle:
YouTube Handle:
TikTok Handle:
Company Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Name (name of person filling out application if different from the founder):

First NameLast Name
Your Email:
example@example.com
TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY

Please answer the following questions about your company in 50-75 words.
What year was your company founded?*
Describe your business (what do you do and why is it important)*

0/75
What motivated you to start this company?*

0/75
What problem are you solving? *

0/75
What is your differentiator?*

0/75
How has your business expanded or evolved since its inception? *

0/75
Describe one of the greatest challenges you've had to overcome in building this business. *

0/75
Name your two most significant business-related milestones in the last twelve months.*

0/75
What aspirations do you have for future growth?*

0/75
How will your business positively impact Middle Tennessee's future?*

0/75
QUESTIONS FOR: ENTREPRENEUR AND EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR OF 2023 CANDIDATES

Please answer the following questions about you and your company in 50-75 words.
Net new jobs created in the last twelve months:*
Average salary per employee at your company:*
Please describe your involvement in the Middle Tennessee community:*

0/75
Why do you believe you should be considered for this award?*

0/75
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

*This information will remain confidential and will NOT be shared with the public.
Total number of full-time employees today.*
Full-time employees are defined as 32 hours or more a week.
Total number of full-time employees as of 12/31/22*
Full-time employees are defined as 32 hours or more a week.
Total number of full-time employees as of 12/31/21*
Full-time employees are defined as 32 hours or more a week.
Total number of full-time employees as of 12/31/20*
Full-time employees are defined as 32 hours or more 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 12/31/22*
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 contractors today*
Total number of contractors as of 12/31/22*
Total number of contractors as of 12/31/21*
Total number of contractors as of 12/31/20*
Total revenue generated during the current year (January 1, 2023-May 31, 2023)*
Total revenue generated in 2022 (January 1-December 31)*
Total revenue generated in 2021 (January 1-December 31)*
Total revenue generated in 2020 (January 1-December 31)*
Is your company profitable?*

YesNo
SELF-IDENTIFICATION AND SUBMISSION
Founder Gender:*

FemaleMaleRather not sayOther
Founder Ethnicity:*
Founder Age:*
Does founder identify as LGBTQIA+?*

YesNoRather not say
How did you hear about this opportunity?*

Please be as specific as possible (EC's website, newsletter or social media, EO, business colleague, etc.)0/50
Please upload an .eps or high-res transparent .png version of your company logo*

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2023 NEXT AWARDS APPLICATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY

QUESTIONS FOR: ENTREPRENEUR AND EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR OF 2023 CANDIDATES

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SELF-IDENTIFICATION AND SUBMISSION