7th Annual Turner Center for Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards

Please join the Robert and Carolyn Turner Center for Entrepreneurship as we recognize and celebrate the success of entrepreneurs, start-ups, rural businesses, innovators and those who support them. This in-person event will be held on the Bradley University campus (Hayden-Clark Alumni Center, 816 N Tobias Ln).

This event will showcase the success of our clients and the strong relationships with our community partners. Our winners are dedicated to their businesses and are making a positive impact on the community.

Awards categories include:

  • Startup of the Year
  • Exporter of the Year
  • Innovation of the Year
  • New Exporter of the Year
  • Rural Business of the Year
  • Small Business of the Year
  • Community Partner of the Year
  • Government Contractor of the Year
  • Small Business Advocate of the Year
  • Women in Business Leadership Award

  Thursday, August 28, 2025
  4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

There is no cost to attend. Registration is required by August 21.

Guest parking will be available in the Main Street Parking Deck, corner of Maplewood Ave.

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