BEN Community Champion Award Nomination

The Community Champion Award recognizes an early growth-stage Founder/CEO who is leading a breakout company and making a positive difference in their community. The ideal profile is an entrepreneurial leader who is traditionally underserved and/or underrepresented*. Nominees should be not only building a promising business, but actively giving back to the entrepreneurial community around them in measurable ways such as volunteerism, partnering, and mentorship.

We are excited to recognize a dynamic Founder/CEO who supports others, creates opportunities and impact, and strengthens Colorado's startup ecosystem through their generosity, leadership, and example, role-modeling business as a force for good.

*Underserved/Underrepresented: Lack of equitable access to services and help and/or traditionally marginalized groups

Nominations will close on September 18. Finalists will be voted on by public. Awardee will be announced at the Celebration of Entrepreneuership event.

Nomination Criteria

Founder Stage: New or emerging Founder/CEO — e.g., company founded within the last 1–5 years, with fewer than 50 employees.
Colorado Connection: Founder/CEO is actively building their company in Colorado, or the company is headquartered in Colorado.
Community Impact: Concrete, specific examples of giving back (volunteerism, mentorship, hiring, pro-bono work, community programs, etc).

Nominee Full Name

First NameLast Name

Nominee Company Name

Nominee Email Address

example@example.com

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominator Full Name

First NameLast Name

Your Relationship to the Nominee

Nominator Email Address

example@example.com

Please note: Specificity and measurable impact is more important than length or narrative strength.

Why does this founder deserve recognition? (Share their impact story)

0/400

Please provide specific, concrete examples of the nominee's community involvement.

0/400

What’s your connection (if any) to this company and/or founder/CEO?

0/200

Optional: Supporting links (press, LinkedIn, company site, testimonials)