OCBJ Annual Awards Programs & Calendar of Events
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The Orange County Business Journal hosts several major awards programs throughout the year:
CFO OF THE YEAR, EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS, FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS, INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR, CIVIC 50 ORANGE COUNTY,and GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDS. These programs are designed to recognize those individuals and organizations whose accomplishments positively impact the OC business community. Download the 2019 OCBJ Editorial Calendar (pdf) 
Download the 2019 OCBJ Events Calendar (pdf)
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2019 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS
LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Registration/Networking (all attendees): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (Sponsors and Nominees only): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Luncheon & Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine, Jamboree Center 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 *Tickets: $175 / Table for 10: $1,650 *Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket price includes a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague. TICKET SALES FOR PREFERRED SEATING ENDS March 1, 2019. Day-of-event ticket sales will be available March 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Hotel Irvine (open seating only; limited number of seats available). |
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THE EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM is designed to recognize individuals who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit – individuals who, by their creativity and determination, have established and nurtured successful business ventures. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients or business associates who have distinguished themselves by their foresight, determination and accomplishments.
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2019 WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS
NOMINATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM May 8, 2019 Registration (all attendees): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (Sponsors and Nominees only): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Luncheon & Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92614
*Tickets: $175 / Table for 10: $1,650 *Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket price includes self-parking and a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague. |
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TICKET SALES FOR PREFERRED SEATING ENDS April 26, 2019. Day-of-event ticket sales will be available May 8, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Hotel Irvine (open seating only; limited number of seats available). The Women in Business Awards Luncheon & Program honors five exceptional business and professional OC women. The Women in Business Special Report, publishing on April 15, 2019, will feature profiles and photos of this year’s nominees plus articles of interest from Women in Business sponsors and advertisers. Self-nominations are welcome.
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2019 FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS
NOMINATION DEADLINE: NOON (PACIFIC) April 11, 2019 LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Tuesday, June 4, 2019 — 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration (all attendees): 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (sponsors and nominees only): 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614
*Tickets: $175. / Table for 10: $1,650. Tickets are non-refundable. *Ticket price includes self-parking and a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague. TICKET SALES FOR PREFERRED SEATING ENDS AT 12:00 NOON (PACIFIC) May 24, 2019. Day-of-event ticket sales will be available June 4 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Hotel Irvine (open seating only; limited number of seats available). |
Professional Biography 
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The Orange County Business Journal is proud to announce the 20th annual FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS. This awards event is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients, colleagues and friends whose Orange-County-based family owned firms have distinguished themselves via their business accomplishments and contributions to the local community. Self-nominations are encouraged. To qualify, company must have at least 2 family members actively involved in the business. 
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2019 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS
LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM September 25, 2019 Registration (all attendees): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (sponsors and nominees only): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 The Orange County Business Journal’s fifth annual INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS honor, recognize and celebrate individuals and their organizations who are creating game-changing products and services, and demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. |
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2019 CIVIC 50 ORANGE COUNTY AWARDSOctober 16, 2019 Registration (all attendees): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (sponsors and nominees only): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 In 2017, the OC Business Journal partnered with OneOC and Points of Light in an initiative to localize the yearly recognition of the 50 most community-minded companies known as the Civic 50. A nationwide legacy, this event began in 2012 and has since gained momentum in the philanthropic community. Civic 50 Orange County, now in its third year, is a ceremony to recognize honorees by benchmarking and celebrating best practices, it provides visibility and a framework for how local companies can use their employees’ time, skills and other resources to improve the quality of life in our community. Civic 50 OC honorees are selected based upon four dimensions of their community engagement programs: investment, integration, institutionalization and impact, as determined by an annual survey independently administered and scored by True Impact. This year's event features Neil Bush (third son of former president George H.W. Bush) as its keynote speaker. Serving as chairman of the Points of Light Board of Directors, Neil expands on his father’s vision of inspiring, equipping and mobilizing volunteers to increase capacity for vital social services and for finding innovative solutions that lift individuals, strengthen families, and renew communities. |
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2019 GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDSDINNER & AWARDS PROGRAMNovember 13, 2019 Registration (all attendees): 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. VIP Reception (sponsors and nominees only): 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. Dinner & Program: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hotel Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 |
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The Orange County Business Journal is currently accepting nominations for the ninth annual GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDS. The program is designed to recognize the significant role in-house counsels play in the success of businesses within our community.
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PREVIOUS OCBJ EVENTS
2019 CFO of the YEAR AWARDSThursday, January 31, 2019 Dinner & Program: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hotel Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 VIEW the Gallery of photos from this event here >> 
THE 2019 CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS are presented to area financial professionals for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year. |
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2018 GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDSDINNER & AWARDS PROGRAMNovember 13, 2018 Dinner & Program: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hotel Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 VIEW the Gallery of photos from this event here >>
The Orange County Business Journal is currently accepting nominations for the ninth annual GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDS. The program is designed to recognize the significant role in-house counsels play in the success of businesses within our community. |
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2018 CIVIC 50 ORANGE COUNTY AWARDSGet an inside look on what it is to be a part of The Civic 50 OC >> https://youtu.be/a-9lEVuryj4 (YouTube Video)LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Thursday, October 11, 2018 Luncheon & Awards Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 VIEW the Gallery of photos from this event here >>
Civic 50 Orange County honors the most community-minded OC companies while inspiring others to give back. Civic 50 OC winners are selected based upon four dimensions of their community engagement programs: investment, integration, institutionalization and impact, as determined by an annual survey. The Civic 50 OC will be ranked in three categories (small, medium and large) based on the company's number of Orange County employees. |
Professional Biography
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2018 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDSThursday, September 20, 2018LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 VIEW the Gallery of photos from this event here >>
The Orange County Business Journal’s fourth annual INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS honor, recognize and celebrate individuals and their organizations who are creating game-changing products and services, and demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. |
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2018 FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDSLUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAMJune 14, 2018 Luncheon & Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center 17900 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92614 VIEW the Gallery of photos from this event here >>
The Orange County Business Journal is proud to announce the 19th annual FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS. This awards event is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients, colleagues and friends whose Orange-County-based family owned firms have distinguished themselves via their business accomplishments and contributions to the local community. Self-nominations are encouraged. To qualify, company must have at least 2 family members actively involved in the business. |
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2018 WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDSLUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAMMay 3, 2018 Registration/Networking (all attendees): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (Sponsors and Nominees only): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Luncheon & Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center 17900 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92614 VIEW the Gallery of photos from this event here >>
The Women of the Year Awards Luncheon & Program honors five exceptional business and professional OC women. The WOMEN OF THE YEAR Special Report, publishing on April 16, 2018, will feature profiles and photos of this year’s nominees plus articles of interest from WOMEN OF THE YEAR sponsors and advertisers. Self-nominations are welcome. |
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2018 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDSLUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAMThursday, March 15, 2018 Luncheon & Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine, Jamboree Center 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 VIEW the Gallery of photos from this event here >>
THE EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS is designed to recognize individuals who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit – individuals who, by their creativity and determination, have established and nurtured successful business ventures. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients or business associates who have distinguished themselves by their foresight, determination and accomplishments. |
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