GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards

Since its founding in 2012, the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance has represented the voices of entrepreneurs among Georgetown’s alumni community. The GEA is proud to confer the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards to celebrate the contributions of alumni entrepreneurs who embody and exemplify a passion for innovation and the Georgetown spirit of “people for others.”

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, which took place as part of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit on November 6, 2025. Read our recap of the 2025 Summit here.

Nominations for the 2026 GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards will open in Spring 2026. Stay tuned!

2025 Awardees

Michael-Praeger

Michael Praeger (B’90)

Entrepreneur of the Year
AvidXchange

Shavini-Fernando

Shavini Fernando (G’18)

Rising Star
OxiWear

Sherrese-Clarke-Soares

Sherrese Clarke Soares (B’98)

Outstanding Investor
HarbourView Equity Partners

Christy Keswick (B’97)

Best of Social Impact
Good Sports

Geoff-Tracy

Geoff Tracy (C’95)

Best of Hospitality
Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Group

Laura-Yecies

Laura Yecies (MSFS’86)

Best of Retail & Consumer Products
Osteoboost

Jonathan-Carson

Jonathan Carson (B’95)

Best of Technology
Antenna

Advice from Past Honorees

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