Thank you for your interest in attending the Next Awards! Online registration is now closed in preparation of the event. On-site registration will begin at 5 p.m. on a space available basis.
Join us for Middle Tennessee's premier business awards event!
Brought to you by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, the Next Awards recognize the entrepreneurs whose creativity and risk-taking attitude are making a significant impact on our local economy, as well as the entrepreneurial-minded companies that are driving Middle Tennessee's success. These people and organizations are making Nashville one of the best cities in the U.S. to start a business.
All stages of businesses, from emerging startups to growth companies to well-established market movers, will be celebrated.
Winners will be revealed in five industries that are vital to the Nashville-area economy.
- Digital Media & Entertainment
- Health Care
- Products & Services
- Social Enterprise & Sustainability
- Technology
New categories this year include:
- Game-Changer
- Intrapreneurial Company
- Business Culture
- Funder of the Year
- Mentor of the Year
In addition, individual awards for outstanding entrepreneurs will be given in the following categories:
- Youth Entrepreneur of 2016
- Entrepreneur of 2016
Schedule:
5 p.m. Registration and pre-event reception
6:30 p.m. Awards presentation
8-9:30 p.m. After-party
Click here to view the NEXT Awards finalists.
Cost:
- Table Host - $1,750 [includes dinner, 2 drink tickets per person, table for 10, priority placement with logo designation and listing in event program (deadline is Nov. 3)]
- Reserved Table - $1,250 [includes dinner, 2 drink tickets per person, table for 10, placement behind sponsors and table hosts with text designation]
- Reserved 1/2 Table - $625 [includes dinner, 2 drink tickets per person, reserved seating for 5 people (table will be shared with another company) placement behind sponsors, table hosts and reserved tables with text designation]
- Individual Admission - $125 [includes dinner, 2 drink tickets and a non-reserved seat at an open table behind all reserved tables]
Names for your attendees are required no later than 1 week prior to the event.
Attire: Business/business cocktail
Registration:
To make payment by…
Credit Card: click "Register Now" in the right column under Quick Links.
- Deadline to preregister is Thursday, November 10 (or as soon as the event sells out!)
- Registration is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to future events. We will accept name changes up until 24 hours prior to the event.
- No confirmation is sent prior to the event.
- We are unable to accept reservations by phone or e-mail.