From emerging startups to growth companies and market movers, NEXT Awards will recognize Middle Tennessee companies and entrepreneurs making a significant impact on our economy.
The inaugural NEXT Awards, to be held Tuesday, October 18 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, will honor the area's most innovative entrepreneurs and area businesses experiencing the most significant growth in terms of revenue and employment. Four finalists and one winner will be recognized in five business sectors that are especially important to the Nashville economy:
- Health care
- Technology
- Digital media & entertainment
- Sustainability & alternative energy
- Social enterprise
In addition to the award recognizing businesses making the greatest contributions to the local economy, individual awards for outstanding entrepreneurs will be given in the following categories:
- Young Entrepreneur
- Startup Entrepreneur
- Woman Entrepreneur
- Minority Entrepreneur
- Entrepreneur in each of the five business sectors above
- Legacy Entrepreneur in each of the five business sectors above
- Entrepreneur of the Year