Most-Influential Business Leaders
BizWest wants to know who you think is the most-influential business leader in the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado. The nomination period is now open. This is your chance to pick the business leaders who you think have the most influence in the community. All nominations will be write-in, so use this opportunity to consider what individuals are the most influential throughout the region.
Deadline: Dec. 19, 2025
Startups to Watch
Coming soon!
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Mercury 100
BizWest annually publishes the Mercury 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, ranking locally based companies by two-year revenue growth. Submit date by April 30 for that year’s ranking, with a special event highlighting the companies.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Women of Distinction
Northern Colorado women will be honored for their achievements in business, philanthropic and government organizations at BizWest’s 2025 Northern Colorado Women of Distinction. This event will be held Aug. 27, 2025.
Deadline: June 30, 2025
40 Under Forty
40 Under Forty recognizes 40 emerging business leaders under the age of 40 who are making a mark on their communities in the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado through professional success and volunteer activities. BizWest seeks nominations for programs in both regions.
Deadline: Aug. 31, 2025
