Must have a track record of at least one year successfully operating the business venture; Must demonstrate 'entrepreneurial essence' by filling a market void, innovating a process/product, or creating new avenues for research/creativity in dress; Membership in CSA is not required at the time of nomination
Requirements
Business must serve the interest of CSA's mission; Must demonstrate creative and/or innovative practices; Must demonstrate effective business practices (successful for at least one full year); Must have something to offer of interest in a presentation to CSA; Must have contributed to the visibility of the dress discipline
Application materials
One PDF document (under 100 MB) uploaded via online form; Nominator and nominee contact information; Business Description (1000 words max, including length of operation, address, website, target audience, and up to 5 images/documents); Entrepreneurial Statement (Current resume and abstract of no more than 350 words); CSA Value Added Statement (350 words or less on benefits to CSA, plus 100 words or less on a proposed presentation topic)
How to apply
Submit nomination via the online form as a single PDF document
Important dates
November 1, 2027: Application deadline; February 15, 2028: Notification of results; 2028: National Symposium presentation
Contact
Jennifer Linden (Committee Chair)
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