The Awards

Innovation Award

Description:
This award honors an individual, organization, business, or initiative that has demonstrated exceptional creativity, original thinking, and forward-looking vision in advancing innovation within the I-64 Innovation Corridor and beyond. Whether through breakthrough technologies, pioneering business models, or novel approaches to problem-solving, the recipient exemplifies how innovation can be a catalyst for megaregional transformation. The award shines a spotlight on those who aren't just imagining the future — they're creating.

Infrastructure Excellence Award

Description:
Presented to an individual, organization, business, or initiative that has significantly contributed to building the critical infrastructure — physical or digital — necessary to support long-term growth and prosperity in the I-64 Innovation Corridor. This includes advancements in roads, rail, multi-use trails, air service, energy systems, digital infrastructure, and more.

Collaborator Award

Description:
This award recognizes an individual, organization, business, or initiative that exemplifies outstanding collaboration across regional, sectoral, or organizational boundaries. The honoree has played a pivotal role in fostering alignment, building trust, and forging partnerships that drive collective progress. The recipient is a true collaborator, someone who elevates
others while moving the megaregion forward through shared vision and effort.

Impact Award

Description:
Awarded to an individual, project, business, or organization that has delivered tangible, measurable results that have advanced the megaregion’s economy, technology ecosystem, or social well-being. This could include job creation, startup growth, workforce development, community revitalization, or other data-backed achievements. The award celebrates leadership that goes beyond vision. It honors those who turn bold ideas and goals into real outcomes and lasting regional benefits.