GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards

This award recognizes an outstanding Hoyapreneur for their achievements as a creator, innovator, and leader in the field of entrepreneurship. Nominees are dedicated to going above and beyond to support the entrepreneurial community at Georgetown University.

This award is given to a successful investor or venture capitalist who shows dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation and supporting entrepreneurship.

This award is given to a newly minted Hoyapreneur, showing excellence in contribution, commitment, and passion. Nominees are eligible if they are either: a) 10 years or less from graduation, or b) demonstrably have been in small-business/startups/entrepreneurship for fewer than five years.

This award is given to individuals or organizations that are either Hoya owned/operated/founded/cofounded, recognizing excellence in a retail or consumer product business.

This award is given to individuals or organizations that are either Hoya owned/operated/founded/cofounded, recognizing excellence in the restaurant/hotel business and/or food/beverage sector.

This award recognizes a Hoya owned/operated/founded/cofounded startup or small business (either for-profit or non-profit) whose mission and core values remain at the forefront of all business decisions and may include a 1:1 give-back model, percentage donated to charity, environmentally/socially responsible product or service, etc.

This award recognizes excellence in the tech sector and may include any Hoya owned/operated/founded/cofounded business or operation that services finance, social, education, enterprise wearables, or government sectors.