Awards Announcement

Celebrating Founders, Creators, and ChangemakersBusiness Innovators Awards Launches to Recognize Exceptional Impact Across Industries

April 13, 2025 – The Inspiring Innovators Network is proud to launch the Business Innovators Awards, a dynamic people’s choice celebration recognizing trailblazers and thought leaders using their gifts to empower others and create meaningful impact in their communities.

🌟 Nomination Registration

Nomination registration officially opens April 15, 2025 and remains open until October 11, with an Early Bird Discount running through July 15, 2025. This is your opportunity to spotlight the brilliance and bold ideas of entrepreneurs and creators who are making a real difference in their field, business, or community.

🗳️ Voting Period

After nominations close, the voting phase will begin from October 12 - November 8, 2025. Supporters, peers, and clients will have the chance to help amplify the voices and visions of their favorite innovators.

🏆 Winner Announcement

Votes will be tallied and winners will be announced on December 6, 2025.

🌐 Building Visibility and Connection

The Business Innovators Awards is more than a recognition event—it’s a platform for visibility, collaboration, and community. Nominees and winners alike gain opportunities to showcase their work, build credibility, and foster meaningful connections. The awards are designed to help participants amplify their message and mission in new and exciting ways.

“In our Women Podcasters Awards, we had almost 400 nominees and 15,000 voters," says Jennifer Henczel. "We had such an amazing response and feedback from nominees and sponsors, we started this entrepreneur awards with the same purpose of elevating women's voices globally.”

Whether you’re an artist, author, coach, speaker, or business visionary, your story deserves to be celebrated.

🤝 Why Get Involved?

Participating in a people's choice style of awards offers more than just the potential to win:

  • Boost Your Brand: Get recognized for your creativity, leadership, and innovation.

  • Strengthen Your Authority: Use your nomination to build trust in your niche.

  • Grow Your Network: Meet like-minded entrepreneurs and collaborators.

  • Open New Doors: Discover opportunities for partnerships, media exposure, and monetization.

  • Celebrate Your Journey: Pause to reflect and be acknowledged for your impact.

Nominees and sponsors get access to our Awards Resources Hub packed with tools, templates and training to help you make the most of the awards and your podcasting journey.

🌟 Award Categories Include:

  • Advocate of the Year

  • Artist of the Year

  • Author of the Year

  • Coach of the Year

  • Community Builder of the Year

  • Content Creator of the Year

  • Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Networker of the Year

  • Podcaster of the Year

  • Sage of the Year

  • Speaker of the Year

  • TOP AWARD: Innovator of the Year

📅 Timeline:

  • Early Bird Discount: April 15 – July 15, 2025

  • Nomination Period: April 15 – October 11, 2025

  • Voting Period: October 12 - November 8, 2025

  • Winner Announcement: December 6, 2025

  • Sponsor Deadline: November 8, 2025 (while spots last)

🌐 For more information and to register:

Visit: www.innovators.fm/awards

Let’s come together to celebrate those who are turning big ideas into bold impact. Whether you’re nominating someone else or yourself, your voice helps recognize and uplift innovators who are changing the game.

Contact:

Jennifer Henczel

Inspiring Innovators Network

Website: www.innovators.fm

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