Coastal Entrepreneurship Awards

Name: Coastal Entrepreneurship Awards
Start: 2026-05-21T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-21T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Burney Center

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Burney Center | Wilmington, NC

The Coastal Entrepreneur Awards celebrate innovation, growth, and leadership across southeastern North Carolina. Hosted by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal in partnership with UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the event recognizes standout businesses in industries such as biotechnology, technology, retail, nonprofit, and more.
Each year, companies are honored across multiple categories, with one exceptional business named Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year for its impact and future potential. CEA highlights the region’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and the leaders driving it forward.