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2018 New England Innovation Awards Program

When
March - May 2018

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds is pleased to sponsor the 2018 New England Innovation Awards Program.  The New England Innovation Awards Program was started in 1986 and, since then, almost 200 companies have won this prestigious award.  Former nominees have come from varying fields such as technology, manufacturing, service, non-profit, and retail/distribution. 

The program encompasses three distinct phases and events.

1. The Reception for Nominees and Judges: Held in mid-March, this is the first opportunity that the nominees have to present their innovation in front of a panel of 3-4 judges. The nominees are given 15 minutes to speak, with limited use of technology. A reception precedes and follows their time slot with the judges. Principal Deirdre Sanders is on the judges panel for this year's Innovation Awards.

  • March 22, 2018
  • Executive Conference Center, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, LaCava 300, Waltham MA 02452
  • 5:00 - 9:00 PM

2. The Finalists Presentation: Held in mid-April, the top 20 Finalists will each have 3 minutes to present to the entire group of judges, our Partners, our Board members, and other invited guests. Finalists may also have an opportunity to demonstrate their innovation. A reception follows for all guests.

  • April 12, 2018
  • Westin Hotel, 70 Third Avenue, Waltham MA 02451
  • 4:30 - 8:30 PM

3. The Gala Awards Presentation and Dinner: Held in early May, the winners will be announced at this formal dinner presentation.

  • May 10, 2018
  • Westin Hotel, 70 Third Avenue, Waltham MA 02451
  • 5:00 - 9:00 PM
     

The mentoring program for the Innovation Awards was established to help the nominees navigate the process of the Innovation Awards program and fine-tune their presentations to the judges.

Please click on the image below to hear from three experienced mentors, including Associate Ronald Demsher, and one Innovation Award winner.