Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
A celebration of the most influential and successful entrepreneur alumns of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.
2023 Award Winners
College of Saint Benedict Entrepreneur of the Year - Shannon Verly Wiger '04
Saint John's University Entrepreneur of the Year - Dusan Kosic '07
CSB and SJU Social Entrepreneur of the Year - Paul Williams '84
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Mike Urbanos & Rosann Fischer |
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If you would like to submit names for consideration for next year's awards, send an email to Becca Brzezinski, [email protected]. Please include the person’s full name, their class year, and a paragraph indicating why you think this person should be considered.
CSB Entrepreneur of the Year
This award recognizes the achievements of a Bennie who best exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship by starting and/or successfully managing one or more businesses in a way that demonstrates notable entrepreneurial characteristics and achievements while practicing Benedictine Values in the workplace and in their lives.
SJU Entrepreneur of the Year
This award recognizes the achievements of a Johnnie who best exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship by starting and/or successfully managing one or more businesses in a way that demonstrates notable entrepreneurial characteristics and achievements while practicing Benedictine values in the workplace and in their lives.
CSB and SJU Social Entrepreneur of the Year
This award recognizes the achievements and qualities of a Johnnie or Bennie who best exemplifies the ideals of social entrepreneurship by starting and/or successfully managing one or more ventures that enriches humanity or addresses a social issue in a way that demonstrates notable entrepreneurial characteristics and achievements while practicing Benedictine values in the workplace and in their lives.