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 2018 OCBJ Editorial Calendar (pdf) 
Download the 2018 OCBJ Events Calendar (pdf)
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2019 CFO of the YEAR AWARDS
DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM Thursday, January 31, 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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Tickets*: $275 / Table for 10: $2,600 *Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket price includes self-parking and a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$30 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) JANUARY 18, 2019. Day-of-event ticket sales will be available on January 31, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at the Hotel Irvine (open seating only; limited number of seats available). THE 2019 CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS are presented to area financial professionals for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year. Awards are presented in five categories:
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2019 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS
LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Thursday, 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 |
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*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). 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: $195 / Table for 10: $1,850 *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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2016 FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS
NOMINATION DEADLINE: NOON (PACIFIC) April 11, 2019 LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Tuesday, June 4, 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 |
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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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PREVIOUS OCBJ EVENTS
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 >>
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Professional Biography
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| 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. | |
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
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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
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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. | |
2018 WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM
May 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
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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. | |
2018 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDSLUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Thursday, March 15, 2018 Luncheon & Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine, Jamboree Center 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614
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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. | |
2018 CFO of the YEAR AWARDSDINNER & AWARDS PROGRAMThursday, February 15, 2018 Dinner & Program: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hotel Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614
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2017 GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDSDINNER & AWARDS PROGRAMNovember 8, 2017 Dinner & Program: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hotel Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614
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The eighth annual GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDS is designed to recognize the significant role in-house counsels play in the success of businesses within our community. General Counsel Awards are presented in the following categories:
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2017 CIVIC 50 ORANGE COUNTY AWARDSClick here for list of 2017 Civic 50 honorees and press releaseINAUGURAL LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAMThursday, October 19, 2017 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 & Awards Program: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hotel Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614
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Professional Biography
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| Civic 50 Orange County Awards -- presented by the Orange County Business Journal, in partnership with OneOC -- will recognize the 50 most community-minded small, mid-size and large Orange County companies as determined by an online survey that includes quantitative and multiple-choice questions. 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. All 50 honorees will be recognized at the event, and five awards will be given in the following categories: small, medium and large company; emerging company; and legacy company. | |