The Skandalaris Center would like to recognize those in the Washington University in St. Louis community who have shown a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.  Thank you for your nomination of a deserving student, faculty, staff, or community member who you feel matches the ideals of each award. These are open nominations and the offering of these awards will be determined by the Skandalaris Center Selection Committee.  It is possible all awards may not be given in an awards cycle. Nominations will close on Monday, March 20, 2023 and can be submitted here.

    Nominations can be made in the following categories:

Excellence in Innovation – Student This is an individual award for a student who has made an impact within the Washington University innovation and entrepreneurship community; open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Excellence in Entrepreneurship – Venture This is a student venture award for a team that has taken strides to improve their business/idea; open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Outstanding Mentorship – Faculty or Staff A WashU faculty or staff member who is committed to innovation and entrepreneurship and has made an impact with an individual or student venture.

Outstanding Mentorship – Community An individual in the greater entrepreneurship community who has helped a student or venture through mentorship in an academic course, student competition, or other entrepreneurship space.

Plan to join us on April 20th for the Washington University Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards where we will recognize the Spring 2023 winners of the Skandalaris Venture Competition and Global Impact Award in addition to community members supporting I&E at WashU.