The call for nominations of alumni to be inducted into the 2006 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame opened December 9, 2005, and close January 13, 2006. This year, two categories of alumni will be inducted: a Founder and a Builder (see below).
The 2006 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will be held May 17, 2006, at Parrot Jungle in Miami, Watson Island, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to the induction of alumni into the Hall of Fame, the event will recognize winners of the Howard J. Leonhardt New Venture Challenge, a student business plan competition, and will present an award to the 2006 South Florida Entrepreneur of the Year.
Nominating criteria for the 2006 inductees are outlined below.
Inductee: Founder
- Individual must be an alumnus/ae of Florida International University’s College of Business Administration.
- Business must haven been operational for a minimum of 5 years and have significant revenues and profit growth over the last five years.
- Individual must have a history of significant entrepreneurial activity.
- Individual must have been founder or key member of start up team.
- Business must have at least 5 or more employees.
Inductee: Builder (or Intrapreneur)
- Individual must be an alumnus/ae of Florida International University’s College of Business Administration.
- Business must have been operational for a minimum 10 years and have significant revenues and profits over this period.
- Individual must have been instrumental in either the turnaround or the growth of an established business.
- Individual must be a part of the Executive Management Team, preferably “C” level.
- Business must have at least 100 or more employees.
Those submitting nominations will be asked to answer questions about their nominees that cover the following topics:
- Personal Integrity and Influence
- Company History/Role of Nominee
- Management Philosophy
- Innovation and Creativity
- Degree of Difficulty
To submit a nomination, visit our web site or contact Monique Catoggio (EMBA ’03), director of alumni and partner relations, at 305-348-4227 or catoggio@fiu.edu.
