2025 Blue Hen
17&43 -
Most Promising Ventures
Applicant
First Name
Last Name
Title/Position
Email Address
Phone Number
Relationship to the venture (founder, employee, advisor, investor, etc.
Company/Venture Name.
Industry/Sector
Founding Date (Month/year)
Business Address
Website URL
Company LinkedIn Page
Number of Blue Hen Leaders (Founders, Owners, and Chief Executives)
Please select...
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2
3
4
5
Leader 1 Information
First Name
Last Name
Class Year
Phone
Email
Role (check all that apply)
Founder
Owner
Executive
Assistant First Name (if applicable)
Assistant Last Name (if applicable)
Assistant Email (if applicable)
Assistant Phone (if applicable)
Leader 2 Information
First Name
Last Name
Class Year
Phone
Email
Role (check all that apply)
Founder
Owner
Executive
Assistant First Name (if applicable)
Assistant Last Name (if applicable)
Assistant Email (if applicable)
Assistant Phone (if applicable)
Leader 3 Information
First Name
Last Name
Class Year
Phone
Email
Role (check all that apply)
Founder
Owner
Executive
Assistant First Name (if applicable)
Assistant Last Name (if applicable)
Assistant Email (if applicable)
Assistant Phone (if applicable)
Leader 4 Information
First Name
Last Name
Class Year
Phone
Email
Role (check all that apply)
Founder
Owner
Executive
Assistant First Name (if applicable)
Assistant Last Name (if applicable)
Assistant Email (if applicable)
Assistant Phone (if applicable)
Business Overview
Mission statement (100 words max.)
Primary Product/services offered
Target Market/Customer Base
Current business stage (concept, startup, growth, established)
Growth Evidence
Key growth milestones achieved in the past 24 months
New markets entered.
Product line expansions
Strategic partnerships formed
Awards or recognition received
Number of employees:
Certification
By submitting this application, I and the Blue Hen Leader(s) listed on this form hereby affirm that all information provided is accurate and verifiable by company documentation that can be requested, as needed, by the Blue 17&43 Award selection committee to ensure the integrity of the award selection process.
Supporting documentation - Optional
Business plan executive summary
Letters of intent or customer validation
Market research or validation studies
Customer testimonials or case studies
Media coverage or press releases
Growth trajectory charts or data
Impact & Community
Economic impact on local/regional community
Job creation (current or projected)
Social or environmental impact
Community involvement or partnerships
Innovation & Market Potential
Problem being solved and market need addressed
Competitive advantage or unique value proposition
Market size and opportunity assessment
Innovation or technology differentiation
Future Growth Indicators
Business model and revenue streams
Scalability potential
Intellectual property (patents, trademarks, etc.)
Strategic partnerships or pilot programs
Supporting Materials
Company logo (high resolution)
Photos to team, products or operations
Video pitch or company overview (2-3 minute max)
Innovation or technology differentiation
Contact Information