First, choose which award(s) you wish to be considered for.
Investor of the Year
Celebrates an outstanding investor whose clarity, performance, and presence have made a defining mark on the venture ecosystem.
Criteria:
Quality and consistency of investments throughout the year
Strategic thinking and long-term value creation
Female Investor of the Year
Honors a woman whose leadership, conviction, and integrity have advanced both performance and purpose across the capital landscape.
Criteria:
Portfolio achievements and professional impact
Angel Investor of the Year
Recognizes the angel investor whose portfolio, mentorship, and early conviction have shaped exceptional ventures and supported founders through their growth journey.
Criteria:
Number and quality of investments made this year
Active mentorship and founder support
VC Fund of the Year
Spotlights the fund whose strategy, collaboration, and performance have created measurable innovation and long-term impact.
Criteria:
Portfolio quality and returns
The VNTR Impact Award
Honors an individual whose presence and contribution have deeply strengthened the VNTR circle — someone whose generosity, trust, and quiet leadership have created lasting value for others.
Criteria:
Measurable positive impact on VNTR members or initiatives
Consistent demonstration of the Give First mindset
Actions that reflect the Quiet Ethic: trust, intention, integrity
Then, submit a 2–3 paragraph statement highlighting your achievements and impact in line with the chosen award criteria.
Use specific examples, measurable results, and clear stories that demonstrate leadership, community contribution, and alignment with VNTR’s values.
The VNTR Awards Committee will carefully review all submissions — celebrating those who not only deliver results but elevate others, embodying the true essence of VNTR leadership.
