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Georgetown University Alumni Association Announces Recipients of Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards Recognizing Social Impact, E-Commerce and Technology InnovatorsWASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance (GEA), the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA) has announced multiple recipients of the annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards. These awards honor Georgetown University alumni, who have launched successful business ventures. Historically, the platform solely recognized the Entrepreneur of the Year, but the GEA is now honoring recipients in a total of eight different categories. "Georgetown University strives to prepare the next generation of global citizens to make a difference in the world, and this year's recipients of the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards embody the Jesuit values of service to others and service to the community," said Bill Reynolds, executive director, Georgetown University Alumni Association. "This group of individuals are emerging leaders and are exemplary role models to our student body." This year's winners include:
A call for applications for next year's Entrepreneurial Awards will open this spring. About Georgetown University Alumni Association Founded in 1881, the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA) has grown to include more than 185,000 alumni from all 50 states and more than 160 countries. Its mission is to generate goodwill and support for the university and to foster a lifelong connection among alumni, the alma mater and the global Georgetown community. GUAA contributions are evident across campuses and schools. Alumni Association programs facilitate networking with fellow alumni and help establish social, service, and career opportunities around the world. For more information and to connect with GUAA, visit our website and find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. About Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance The Georgetown University Alumni Association initiated the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance (GEA) in 2012 to serve as an aggregator and catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation in the Georgetown University alumni community. The GEA sponsors two flagship events for alumni across the globe to gather in celebration of one another's achievements and aspirations: the annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards and the Alumni Pitch Competition. Leveraging the Jesuit mission to create leaders in the service of others, the GEA strives to foster and inspire social entrepreneurship and a dedication to advancing the university and the global community at-large. SOURCE Georgetown University Alumni Association |