Tulsa, OK

The Mayor’s Tulsey’s are publicly driven entrepreneur awards that recognize the pioneers and innovators of the Tulsa community. With entrepreneurs making up the fastest-growing business segment in Oklahoma, it is time to honor the entrepreneurs that play a vital role in Tulsa’s economic strength. By taking risks and focusing on their passions, entrepreneurs make up the fastest-growing business segment in Oklahoma. Tulsa’s long-term economic vitality depends on entrepreneurs who have the desire to be innovative and grow their business in our city.

The Tulsey’s, with presenting sponsor XETA, has been developed in conjunction with my Tulsa Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, sponsored by SpiritBank. Any entrepreneur living or working in Tulsa may be nominated for one of the ten awards and self-nominations are also encouraged.

The Tulsey’s give 10 entrepreneurs a chance to be honored in one of the following categories:

Civic– Recognizes an entrepreneur that has combined the innovative spirit of an entrepreneur with social concerns for those in their community.

Emerging – Recognizes an entrepreneur who has succeeded in setting up a business enterprise.

Entertainment – Recognizes an entrepreneur that has connected entertainment with business.

Franchise – Recognizes an entrepreneur who exemplifies a unique vision by creating a successful business enterprise through franchising.

Green – Recognizes an entrepreneur that simultaneously targets and creates relationships between economic development and environmental sustainability in their business.

Interactive – Recognizing an entrepreneur involved in building an Internet Computer based company.

Legend – Recognizes an entrepreneur who has made a significant and lasting impact on the Tulsa economy.

Serial – Recognizes a visionary entrepreneur that is successful in creating and building multiple ventures.

Young – Recognizes the next generation entrepreneur under the age of 35 years who exemplifies a unique vision by creating a successful business enterprise.

Each category winner and the much-coveted, Entrepreneur of the Year will receive a hand-cased Golden Driller statuette, symbolizing the entrepreneurial excellence of Tulsa. The Tulsey award ceremony, sponsored by XETA Technologies, will be held free of charge on Wednesday, November 20, from 7 – 11 p.m. at the world famous, Cain’s Ballroom.

Nominations will be accepted through Thursday, October 2, 2008. Nominate a Tulsa Entrepreneur today by visiting: www.thetulseys.com.