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title: 'Oregon Entrepreneurs Network opens nominations for OEN Awards 2021'
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# Oregon Entrepreneurs Network opens nominations for OEN Awards 2021

It’s that time of year again. Time to [nominate your favorite startup folks for the OEN Awards](https://www.oen.org/awards21/nominate/). And this time, it’s even more special. Because it’s the 30th anniversary of OEN supporting entrepreneurs throughout Oregon.

Nominations are open for the following categories:

- **Early, Development and Growth Awards** – awarded to the best of the best in each of three stages of the entrepreneurial lifecycle, based on criteria in four buckets, including financial achievement, traction, team, and social impact.
- **30th Anniversary** – it’s true, OEN was founded in 1991 so this is our 30th year supporting entrepreneurs. This award will honor a past OEN Award or Angel Oregon finalist or winner that has gone on to greatness. The winner will be selected live by audience vote at the Awards!
- **FUTUREPROOF** – what startups have the resilience and adaptability to thrive in an age of flux? Who’s solving the problems of the future? This award will celebrate a startup poised to thrive in the next 30 years.
- **Entrepreneur of the Year** – that they’ve led their company to success is a given, but who demonstrates outstanding, ethical leadership, fosters a great workplace culture, and sets an example others want to emulate? That’s our Entrepreneur of the Year.

For more information or to submit your nominations, visit [OEN Awards 2021](https://www.oen.org/awards21/nominate/).