Call for Judges: 2027 InBIA Awards of Excellence

Volunteer to review and meet with other judges to select awardees.


Thursday, November 5, 2026
at
12:00 AM (EST)
to Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM (EST)

InBIA is seeking experienced entrepreneur support professionals to serve as judges for the 2027 InBIA Awards of Excellence! Judges will play an important role in reviewing and scoring applications to help recognize outstanding organizations, programs, and clients making an impact across the industry.

Why become an InBIA Awards judge?

  • Discover innovative programs and impactful work happening across the entrepreneur support ecosystem.

  • Help recognize the organizations, programs, and clients deserving of industry recognition.

  • Get more involved with InBIA and contribute your expertise to the field.

Judging Process & Timeline

Judging will take place in January 2027. Applications will be organized in an online review platform with a structured scoring rubric. The time commitment will depend on the number of applications and participating judges, with an estimated 7 hours of review time per judge.

Following the individual reviews, judges will participate in a virtual meeting to discuss results and select finalists. Specific dates will be shared with selected judges.

Eligibility: To ensure a fair and impartial review process, individuals who have submitted an application for a 2027 InBIA Award of Excellence are not eligible to serve as judges this year.

Interested in helping recognize excellence in entrepreneur support?

Apply to become a 2027 InBIA Awards judge!

For More Information:

Josie Gogel

Josie Gogel

Membership and Operations Coordinator, International Business Innovation Association

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