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2026 LVGEA PERSPECTIVE Awards Dinner - Award Nomination Form

Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination for the 2026 LVGEA PERSPECTIVE Awards. This form is designed to identify and recognize outstanding projects, organizations, and initiatives that are driving meaningful economic impact and strengthening Southern Nevada’s competitiveness. Through this process, we aim to highlight innovation, collaboration, and measurable success across our region’s key industries and community partners. Recipients will be honored at our 2026 PERSPECTIVE Awards dinner on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Nomination Instructions:
  • There will be one submission per category. If you want to submit a nominee for more than one category, then a separate form will need to be completed.
  • Nominations will be accepted from any source, and self-nominations are allowed and encouraged.
  • For all award categories, the region is defined as within Clark County.
  • The same nominee may be submitted for consideration in more than one category, but a separate nomination must be submitted for each category.
  • A selection committee organized by the Perspective Awards Council will review all nominations and make final award decisions.
  • Nominees who do not receive an award one year can be re-nominated in subsequent years.
  • The selection committee does not guarantee that an award will be presented in every category each year.
  • An organization that employs a member of the selection committee or their immediate family is eligible to be considered for an organizational award. However, the affected selection committee member must recuse himself or herself from the discussion and refrain from voting in the awards category for which the organization was nominated
Important Dates
Nominations close by COB on Friday, July 31, 2026
Award winners will be notified no later than August 15, 2026.

Please read award eligibility criteria carefully to ensure your nomination is being made in the appropriate category.
This is your opportunity to shine, so do not be overly modest or humble! Please complete the form with as much detail as possible to help our selection committee evaluate each nomination. Your submission should clearly demonstrate the nominee’s achievements, impact, and alignment with the award criteria. We appreciate your time in helping us celebrate the leaders and organizations shaping our region’s future.
There are six (6) award categories open to public nominations. Four (4) are organizational awards, one (1) is an individual award, and one (1) is a specific project or deal award.

ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS FOR LEADERSHIP IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Innovation & Industry Advacement Award
Recognizes a business or organization driving forward-thinking innovation or advancing a key target industry in Southern Nevada through breakthroughs in technology, product or service development, infrastructure, research, or policy. This award honors organizations strengthening the region’s competitive edge, supporting economic diversification, and positioning Southern Nevada for long-term success.

Strategic Partnership Award
Honors a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration to advance regional priorities. This award celebrates partnerships that could be both public or private, strengthen community alignment, and deliver measurable economic impact.

Community & Workforce Impact Award
Honors an organization that has made meaningful contributions to workforce development, talent pipeline initiatives, or community investment efforts that enhance quality of life and support a resilient, opportunity-rich economy.

Regional Investment Award
Recognizes a company newly established in Southern Nevada that is making a transformative investment in the region through expansion or relocation. This award honors organizations creating in-demand, high-paying jobs, supporting economic diversification, and helping shape the future of Southern Nevada’s economy.

INDIVIDUAL AWARD

Distinguished Leadership Award
Celebrates an individual whose leadership, vision, and influence have made a lasting impact on Southern Nevada’s economic landscape. This award honors those who lead with purpose, inspire collaboration, and champion inclusive growth.

SPECIFIC PROJECT AWARD

Economic Impact Award
Recognizes a specific project or deal that has made a significant contribution to Southern Nevada’s economy through business expansion, relocation, capital investment, and the creation of high-quality jobs that support long-term regional growth.

Learn more about the event at LVGEAawards.org.

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