NVCA’s Annual Leadership Gala and Awards Ceremony
The annual NVCA VC Leadership Gala and Award Ceremony celebrates the venture industry and honors those who have made significant contributions to foster innovation, advance technology, and drive new company formation.
2024 EVENT DETAILS
Registration Now Open: Save your seat for the 2024 NVCA Annual Leadership Gala and Awards Ceremony on May 2nd at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco!
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Nominations for the 2024 NVCA Annual Leadership Gala and Awards are now closed, thank you to everyone who submitted. Stay tuned as we announce the 2024 winners in the coming weeks.
Venture Vanguard Award
Launched last year, the Venture Vanguard Award recognizes individuals, including distinguished board alumni, members, or friends of NVCA, who have made significant contributions to transforming the VC landscape and turbocharging America’s growth and success. Eligible candidates’ accomplishments may include building successful VC firms and portfolio companies to support the creation of new industries and transform existing ones, investing in life-changing technologies, elevating industry visibility to policymakers, exhibiting leadership through philanthropic activities, or committing time and resources to NVCA efforts that benefit the entire industry.
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes venture professionals on a rapid trajectory to become future industry leaders due to their swift mastery of VC investing in a relatively short time. Eligible candidates must be in the early-to-mid stages of their careers at an NVCA member firm and may not have reached the title of General Partner, Managing Director, or Managing General Partner (or equivalent).
DEI Impact Award
The DEI Impact Award recognizes individuals, organizations, or firms that have made significant strides in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the venture ecosystem. Eligible candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to DEI and implement programs or initiatives that meaningfully increase opportunities for underrepresented groups to thrive in the industry. This award is presented in partnership with Venture Forward.
Startup Innovator Award
The Startup Innovator Award recognizes VC- or growth equity-backed portfolio companies for their measurable contributions to society, addressing areas of need, ongoing crises, or significant challenges.
Please note that the selection of award winners is at the discretion of NVCA and is contingent upon meeting eligibility criteria. All award winners will be notified as soon as possible after selections are made. See the 2023 winners here.
SUPPORT VENTURE FORWARD
Ticket holders who contribute to Venture Forward will receive special recognition at the gala.
As the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of NVCA, Venture Forward is committed to building a more inclusive VC ecosystem where more women, people of color, and underrepresented individuals hold investment positions of power to maximize the industry’s impact and returns. To date, their programs like VC University, LP Office Hours, and the VC Human Capital Survey have reached and impacted thousands of individuals. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support their important mission and fuel the future of VC.