The 36th Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

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Join us as we celebrate and honor the Heart and Soul of visionary leaders who have shaped entrepreneurship and inspire us all to dream and create!

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 

Plexpod Westport Commons
300 E. 39th St.
Kansas City, MO   

5:30 pm - Registration and Student Venture Showcase Opens
7:00 pm - Awards program begins  

2022 Honorees
Henry W. Bloch International Entrepreneur of the Year
David Steward, Founder/Chair, World Wide Technology  

Kansas City Entrepreneur of the Year

Justin Davis, Founder/CEO, BacklotCars 

Marion and John Kreamer Award for Social Entrepreneurship

Jay Coen Gilbert, Andrew Kassoy and Bart Houlahan, Co-founders of B Lab/B Corporations 

Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Coming Soon  

Honorary Co-chairs
Wendy Guillies and Bob Regnier

Dress
Business Attire  

Benefit
All proceeds from sponsorships and donations directly benefit the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management’s Regnier Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s student and community programs.  The Regnier Institute focuses on connecting students and community members with a comprehensive combination of world-class research, renowned faculty, cutting-edge curriculum and experimental programs driven to deliver results and nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.  

Sponsorships
Sponsorships start at $1,200
Click here for a full list of sponsorship levels.

Tickets
Individual tickets: $150 ($50 tax deductible)

Additional information can be found at: http://go.umkc.edu/eoy

Online Reservation Deadline
Monday, October 10 at midnight  


Contact for questions or registration after the deadline, Laura Moore at moorelk@umkc.edu or call 816-235-2340.