The Winsupply Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence recognizes emerging business leaders in the Dayton region who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit. The American entrepreneurial spirit is a guiding belief in the power of individual problem solvers that have identified a market need, developed a product or service to address the need, and started and currently operate a business to deliver the product or service while assuming the majority of the risks and rewards of the business. 

This award seeks to spotlight emerging entrepreneurs that are:

• Individuals that have embraced risk, overcome significant challenges, demonstrated unwavering perseverance in the creation and operation of a new business—often without widespread recognition.
• Individuals whose efforts, driven by creativity, grit, and determination, have generated positive economic activity and employment growth in the Dayton region.
• Individuals, who, through their innovation, resilience and accomplishments, are making a meaningful impact on the local business community and helping to shape the region’s future.
• Or, who are earlier in their entrepreneurial journey, yet already showing strong potential and meaningful impact.

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM for the 2025 award.

Awardees will be selected by a panel of business experts, entrepreneurs and regional leaders and will receive the following: 

• Complimentary admission and recognition at the November Breakfast Briefing taking place on Friday, November 14^th 
• Recognition in Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce publications: newsletter, chamber social media accounts, and press coverage.
• Video feature of recipient distributed on chamber outlets, also available for promotional use by recipient.

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