Community members across Rochester have been nominated for the 2017 Ecosystem Awards, Upstate Venture Connect said. <\/p>\n
Upstate Venture Connect is a non-profit that aims to create a startup ecosystem for Upstate New York led by entrepreneurs. The organization received 120 submissions across the five awards categories this year. <\/p>\n
Were ready for another year of connecting entrepreneurs to investors and community builders. Well showcase the top CEOs creating the future today, and celebrate those for their efforts in making Upstate NY the go-to destination for entrepreneurs, said Martin Babinec, UVC founder. <\/p>\n
An independent panel of judges will review the nominations and select the winners for each category. <\/p>\n
The nominees in the Finger Lakes region include: <\/p>\n
Campus Connector: The award is given to individuals affiliated with an educational institution who are leveraging on and off-campus resources and connections to spin out research startups and\/or create opportunities to retain entrepreneurial students. <\/p>\n
Magical Mentor: The award is given to individuals who have had a transformative impact on the trajectory of one or more startup companies. <\/p>\n
Community Catalyst: The award is given to individuals who organize programs to bring together diverse startup ecosystem players in a local community and\/or increase the amount of capital and number of active early stage investors in that community. <\/p>\n
Ecosystem Champion: This award is given to individuals who are catalyzing and supporting startup activity across multiple Upstate communities, according to UVC. <\/p>\n
The award luncheon is slated for Sep. 19 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. <\/p>\n
Additional information is available at: 2017-Upstate-Venture-Conference-Awards.Eventbrite.com. <\/p>\n
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