2024 San Antonio Odyssey Awards
Nominate for Distinction: The San Antonio Odyssey Awards
This inaugural event, presented by Emerge and Rise™, recognizes and honors the trailblazers and visionaries who are shaping the future of local business. Join us in acknowledging the spirit of enterprise that drives our city forward.
Award Ceremony: October 26, 2024
Why We Are Doing This:
The San Antonio Odyssey Awards are a cornerstone of recognition for exceptional talent within our community. We celebrate the businesses and leaders who are not just operating but innovating, inspiring, and contributing to the economic and social vitality of our region. These awards are a testament to the perseverance, ingenuity, and spirit of San Antonio's business landscape.
Who’s Eligible:
Eligibility extends to those business leaders and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding innovation, community engagement, and entrepreneurial excellence within the San Antonio area. We are looking to spotlight emerging small and medium businesses making significant strides and established entities steering our community toward a prosperous future.
How to Apply or Nominate:
Nominations can be submitted via our official awards portal. To nominate a business or leader, you will need to provide a brief description of their accomplishments, the impact of their work, and why they stand out in their field. Self-nominations are welcome as we believe in recognizing self-driven excellence. All applications and nominations will undergo a rigorous review by our panel of esteemed judges.
Leadership Luminary Award
The Leadership Luminary Award is dedicated to an outstanding individual who exemplifies transformative leadership. This accolade is for those rare visionaries who not only excel in guiding their organization or community but also inspire others to achieve greater heights. Ideal candidates are those who have demonstrated innovative leadership, strategic thinking, and a lasting impact on their community or business sector.
Award + $500 cash
Innovator's Impact Award
The Innovator's Impact Award recognizes an individual whose creative thinking and innovative solutions have significantly impacted the San Antonio business landscape. This award is for trailblazers and change-makers who challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas that drive progress. Recipients are those whose innovative contributions have brought about tangible changes and set new benchmarks in their field.
Award + $500 cash
Community Champion Award
The Community Champion Award celebrates an individual who has shown an extraordinary commitment to enhancing the well-being and growth of the local community. This award is designed for leaders who go above and beyond in community service, fostering unity and driving social initiatives that benefit the wider community. The ideal recipient is someone who has made a notable difference in improving the quality of life in San Antonio through selfless service, advocacy, or community development.
Award + $500 cash
Enterprise Excellence Award
The Enterprise Excellence Award acknowledges a business that stands out for its overall excellence. This includes achievements in business growth, innovation, and community engagement. The award is tailored for businesses that excel in their market and contribute positively to the community, setting a standard for operational excellence, ethical practices, and social responsibility.
Award + $500 cash
Rising Entrepreneur Award
The Rising Entrepreneur Award celebrates new businesses or an entrepreneur that have shown exceptional growth and community impact in their inaugural year. This award is designed for enterprises that, despite being in their early stages, have made notable strides in their industry and local community. Ideal candidates are those businesses that have demonstrated a remarkable ability to overcome initial challenges, connect with their community, and lay a strong foundation for future success. This award seeks to spotlight those who have not only launched their business ventures but have also begun to make a tangible difference in the San Antonio area through their dedication, hard work, and community involvement.
Award + $500 cash
“ But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. ”
-Nelson Mandela