Nomination Deadline: July 1, 2026

October 7, 2026

Registration (all attendees):  11:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.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.

The Orange County Business Journal’s twelfth annual INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS honor, recognize and celebrate Orange County individuals and their organizations who demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. While most recipients are in tech, we also have recognized innovators in product development, service delivery and even business processes.

*Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket price includes a one-year subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$30 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague.