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NASVF Award for Excellence, Nominations Being Accepted

Do you know people or organizations that excel in early-stage or seed capital? NASVF is seeking nominations for the 2010 NASVF Awards for Excellence in Entrepreneurial Capital Formation. There are three separate categories of nominees:

  • Private sector person or entity
  • Public sector person or entity
  • Greater Baltimore-Washington area, public or private sector person or entity

Please submit names, contact information, and a short description of people and/or entities that exemplify outstanding and professional excellence in seed and early-stage capital. Nominations will be accepted now through April 30, 2010. There is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit.

In 2009, NASVF recognized Robert Heard as the first recipient of this award. This was presented at the NASVF annual conference in Oklahoma City. Robert was a worthy recipient because of his pioneering role with public policy and innovation capital.

This year's awards will be presented at the 17th Annual NASVF conference in Baltimore, October 13-15, 2010.

The criteria are:

  • Outstanding investment track record
  • Recognized as a role model
  • Leadership
  • Outstanding performance
  • New and successful investment programs

Click here to submit your nomination.

Thank you.

James A. Jaffe
President and Chief Executive Officer

National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
445 East Abington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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