The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) proudly announces the opening of nominations for the 2026 ICSB Global Awards, recognizing exceptional institutions, educators, and academic programs advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and human-centered leadership worldwide.
As part of the ICSB World Congress 2026 in Washington, D.C., these prestigious international awards celebrate individuals and organizations who create measurable impact in entrepreneurship education, ecosystem development, and transformational learning. The awards reflect ICSB’s commitment to recognizing excellence that strengthens entrepreneurial communities while preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers.
The 2026 ICSB Global Awards include three distinguished categories:
ICSB Global Impact Award for Best Entrepreneurship Center
The ICSB Global Impact Award honors entrepreneurship centers demonstrating exceptional leadership in innovation, research, ecosystem development, and measurable economic and societal impact. This award recognizes centers transforming entrepreneurship through scalable initiatives and forward-thinking strategies that strengthen communities locally and globally.
🔗 Submit Nomination:
https://forms.gle/t7giPmZYGut3dyMo7
ICSB Global Awards in Entrepreneurship Educator Excellence
The Entrepreneurship Educator Excellence Award celebrates visionary educators redefining entrepreneurship teaching through creativity, innovation, measurable student impact, and human-centered learning approaches. The award recognizes educators and programs shaping transformational educational experiences for future entrepreneurs and leaders.
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https://forms.gle/qiNwJcPEz2oqLQZx6
ICSB Global Awards in Entrepreneurship Education Excellence
The Entrepreneurship Education Excellence Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate academic programs that are advancing entrepreneurship education through innovative curriculum design, measurable impact, societal relevance, and globally scalable educational models.
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https://forms.gle/7d4Ng9jCUfkQrTye7
Finalists will be selected by the respective Awards Committees and announced on May 31, 2026, with award recipients recognized during the ICSB World Congress 2026 in Washington, D.C.
At a time when entrepreneurship plays an increasingly important role in economic resilience, innovation, and societal transformation, the ICSB Global Awards celebrate those institutions and educators leading meaningful global change.
For additional information about the ICSB World Congress 2026, please visit:
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