The Global Student Entrepreneur™ Awards - Southwestern Regional and National Awards Competition
The LMU Entrepreneurship Program is the Western Regional Host. The region includes: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and New Mexico.
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Prizes
$ 2,000 - 1ST PLACE
$ 1,000 - 2ND PLACE
$ 500 - 3RD PLACE |
Each official nominee also recieves recognition with an award certificate. Winner of the Western Regional competition advances to the National Finals.
Please complete the application, attach supplementary materials and send to:
Dr. Fred Kiesner
Hilton Chair of Entrepreneurship
College of Business Administration
Loyola Marymount University
7900 Loyola Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
Questions? Email Fred Kiesner at fkiesner@lmu.edu
2006 Western Regional Award Winners
1st Place - Michael Brown (www.modbargains.com) Chapman University
2nd Place - Steve Sonnenberg (The Shipper) - Utah Valley State College
3rd Place - Corey Kossack (www.kossdvd.com) Arizona State University
2006 Western Regional Award Winner
Michael Brown
Michael went on to become the 2006 International Winner, receiving $10,000 in cash and $30,000 in services and materials, including professional consulting.
2005 Western Regional Award Winners
1st Place - Karalyn Forest (Fro-Yo) - Brigham Young University
2nd Place - Steve Sonnenberg (The Shipper) - Utah Valley State College
3rd Place - Spencer Nye (Nye Service) - Shoreline Community College, WA |
2005 Western Regional Award Winner
Karalyn Forest
2004 Southwestern Regional Award Winners
1st Place - Michael Stebbinger (Tropicool Palateria) Utah Valley State College
2nd place - James Mabey - BYU
3rd place - Aaron & Jacob Dallek, UC Berkeley |
2004 International Winner
Michael Stebbinger
Our Regional Winner went on to win the
International Global Student Award
2003 Southwestern Regional Award Winners
1st Place - Eric Knopf - Westmont College, Santa Barbara
2nd Place - Andrew Rubin & Jason Gavin - Cal Ploy San Luis Obispo
3rd Place - Julie Denetelli - Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV
2002 Southwestern Regional Award Winners
1st Place - Lance Larson - San Diego State University
2nd Place - Gary Morfin - Great Basin, Elko, NV
3rd Place - Sarah De La Parra - Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2001 Southwestern Regional Award Winners
1st Place - Eric Valenzuela - Loyola Marymount University, CA
2nd Place - Kahlis Davis & Masahi Steward - Loyola Marymount University, CA
3rd Place - Joshua Fagan - Loyola Marymount University, CA |
2001 National Winner
Eric Valenzuela
Our Southwestern Regional Winner also won the major award at the National Competition for having the best "Social Impact" Buiness. He earned a total of $5,500 in Prizes.
2000 Southwestern Regional Award Winners
1st Place - Drew Flitchbeil - Loyola Marymount University, CA
2nd Place - Sharlet J. Fourie - Pierce College, CA
3rd Place - Christopher Weaver - Fresno State University, CA
1999 California Winners
1st Place - Maisie Jane Bertagna - Butte College, Oroville
2nd Place - Mitchell Dishman - Loyola Marymount University, CA
3rd Place - Ana Vargas - Pasadena City College
National Winner
Maisie Jane Bertagna
Our California Winner also won the National Competition and was named 1999 National Collegiate Entrepreneur.