Community Foundation of Utah Seeks Enlightened Entrepreneurs for the E-50 (deadline: June 18)

The Community Foundation of Utah is introducing, as an exciting element of our Enlightened Entrepreneurs initiative, a celebration of entrepreneurs and companies who are engaging their giving minds. This program is modeled on the highly successful V100, which I created while at vSpring Capital.

We need your help! The Enlightened Fifty or E-5-O provides for the recognition of community-nominated and peer-selected entrepreneurs who are a driving force in improving Utah’s future. The criteria for nomination includes:

• Pioneer innovative and sustainable approaches to the critical issues facing our state and its residents.
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to community engagement.
• Are most likely to make a profound mark on Utah’s quality of life.
• Value collaboration, entrepreneurship and creativity in giving back to Utah.

Your role in the E-5-0 project is fun, easy and crucial. Simply reply to this email and share the names and corresponding email addresses of all the entrepreneurial individuals you know who fit this description, and their affiliations if any. Please send us your list nominees by two weeks from today, Friday, June 18. There is no need to write an essay in support of your nominations; just let us know who they are!

Next, we will ask all those nominated to select from among the nominees the five they think best exemplify an 'enlightened entrepreneur'. The 50 who receive the most peer votes –
the E-5-O – will be recognized publicly and invited to celebrate with those like-minded. We will make sure to send you the results directly as well. We will continue to strengthen and support this network of innovators committed to the common good each year.

Thank you for participating and for your support of the Community Foundation of Utah.

Email fraser@utahcf.org with nominations.