The 37th Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

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!

Thursday, November 30, 2023 

Copaken Stage | H&R Block Headquarters
1 H&R Block Way
Kansas City, MO   
5:30 pm - Reception and Student Venture Showcase Opens
7:00 pm - Awards program begins  

2023 Honorees
Henry W. Bloch International Entrepreneur of the Year &
Bloch Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Inductee
Marcelo Claure, Founder and CEO of Claure Group and Founder of Brightstar

Kansas City Entrepreneurs of the Year
Chris Long, Founder and CEO of Palmer Square Capital Management and Co-Founder and Owner of KC Current
Angie Long, CIO of Palmer Square Capital Management and Co-Founder and Owner of KC Current

Marion and John Kreamer Award for Social Entrepreneurship
David Johnson, Founder of Chicken N Pickle and CEO of Maxus Realty Trust

Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Lesly Romo  

Honorary Co-chairs
Jeff Jones 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
Wednesday, November 15 at midnight  

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