Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
Application Cover Sheet
2015 New Jersey Collegiate Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
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Rider University’s 2015 NJ Collegiate Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
Attention: Lee J. Zane, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurial Studies
Rider University
Sweigart Hall, Room 233
2083 Lawrenceville Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: 609-895-5519
Fax: 609-896-5304
e-mail lzane@rider.edu
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Application
Rider University’s 2015 NJ Collegiate Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
Winner awarded $500, 2nd place: $250, 3rd place: plaque
Deadline: February 20, 2015
WHAT is the New Jersey Collegiate Entrepreneur of the Year Competition?
The 2015 New Jersey Collegiate Entrepreneur of the Year Competition is designed to recognize
exceptional entrepreneurial skill and creativity among undergraduate students enrolled in NJ colleges and
universities.
WHO is eligible?
There are three conditions of eligibility: student status, ownership, and managerial role.
Student status - the individual must be either a current/former graduate student with nine credits in the past 12
months or a current/former undergraduate student with twelve credits in the past 12 months, or be a current fulltime graduate/undergraduate student.
Ownership interest – the individual needs to have at least a 25% ownership in the business.
Managerial Role – the individual needs to have a managerial role in the business.
HOW do students apply?
Complete the application and include up to an additional 3 pages (if necessary) for brochures, promotional
materials, extra information, etc. (digital versions of this information must be pasted in an additional MS Word
document or sent in PDF format). The nominator should fill in the appropriate section.
Documents can be sent via email to lzane@rider.edu, via fax to 609-896-5304, or via U.S. mail to
Rider University’s 2015 NJ Collegiate Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
Attention: Lee J. Zane, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurial Studies
Rider University
Sweigart Hall, Room 233
2083 Lawrenceville Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
A notification of receipt of the application (and transcript) will be emailed within two weeks of receipt.
HOW are winners selected?
An independent set of judges review applications. Evaluation criteria include entrepreneurial spirit, obstacles
overcome, success of business (financial, market share, etc.), concern for quality and customer service,
estimated potential for future success, and abiding by the submission rules for maximum length of entries.
WHEN are the awards conferred?
Awards will be presented at a dinner ceremony at Rider University in late spring, with photo opportunities for
winners and sponsors.
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Applicant Information
1. Applicant Name:
2. Date of Birth:
3. School:
4. Major:
5. Expected Graduation Date:
6. Year in School: Freshman ____ Sophomore ____ Junior ____ Senior ____ Grad _____
7. Permanent Address:
8. City, State, Zip Code:
9. Phone Number:
10. Email address:
11. How did you hear about the competition?
Nominator Information - Nominations may be submitted by faculty, staff, clients, bankers, etc.
12. Nominator Name:
13. Position:
14. Relationship to Applicant:
15. School:
16. Phone Number:
17. Email address:
18. Paragraph of Recommendation *Less than 200 words*
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Business Information
19. Business Name:
20. Business Address:
21. City, State, Zip Code:
22. Phone Number:
23. Email address:
24. Business Inception Date:
25. Percentage of ownership in the business:
26. Business sources of Capital (check all that apply):
Family ____ Self ____ Bank ____ Founding Partners ____
3rd party Business Associates ____ Other ____ (explain below)
27. Sales/Num of Employees/Net Profit for the last four years *(if applicable)
Year*
Sales
# of Employees
Net Profit Amount
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All information will be kept confidential unless permission is given by the applicant.
28. Describe your managerial role in the business. *Maximum length 50 words*
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29. Describe your business. Note: This description will be used verbatim in publicity and
press releases. *Maximum length 200 words*
30. Outline Company’s history (dates, milestones, and growth). *Max length 300 words*
31. Describe current and projected strategies to reach your markets *Max length 450 words*
32. Comment on the company's: current impact on local employment opportunities and
economic growth, future impact on local employment opportunities and economic
growth, innovations, and charitable outreach. *Maximum length 300 words*
33. Review business operations based on: obstacles overcome, concern for customer service,
concern for quality of product or service *Maximum length 75 words*
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34. Where do you see your company in two to three years? *Maximum length 100 words*
*Note - An official set of your current college transcripts should be sent via
fax: 609-896-5304, email: lzane@rider.edu or U.S. mail to us at:
Rider University’s 2015 NJ Collegian Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
Attention: Lee J. Zane, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurial Studies
Rider University
Sweigart Hall, Room 233
2083 Lawrenceville Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
____ Yes, I have mailed a copy of my college transcripts
____ No, I have not yet mailed a copy of my college transcripts
All information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Please enter initials to acknowledge_____________
**Note - By applying, you agree that Rider University may use your name, photograph and
information provided by you in this application, without remuneration, for future commercial
and non-commercial purposes, including research.
Please enter initials to acknowledge _____________
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