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IIUSA is proud to announce that in conjunction with the 11th Annual EB-5 Advocacy Conference we will host our first-ever EB-5 Industry Achievement Banquet – the industry-wide award 
ceremony to recognize and celebrate member success from the past year.
The award ceremony will honor our members who have made the most substantial contributions to the association by creating a strong and vibrant membership and who have had success in the industry by promoting local economic development across the country. Winners will be recognized on April 22, 2018 at a special Industry Achievement Banquet which will be hosted the night prior to the official start of the EB-5 Advocacy Conference.
Awards Nominations & Voting
We invite all members of the association to submit nominations for the IIUSA award ceremony by completing the form below. Please note that you cannot self-nominate for an award and nominees must be IIUSA members.
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Organization awards including:
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Community Impact of the Year
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[/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”text-row clear-top” id=””]The rippling impact that EB-5 capital has on not just those directly involved with a project, but its surrounding community, is what makes the Regional Center program truly “regional”. We recognize those who have made a notable difference in an
economy whether that is by financing traditionally under-financed industries, brought life to a blighted neighborhood, or made other major contributions to their surrounding neighbors.
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New Market Champion
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Outstanding Media Coverage of the Year
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[/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”text-row clear-top” id=””]Every EB-5 project that accomplishes what it sets out to do is great for industry public relations- telling the story of job creation, economic development and the American dream. This award is for the project that embodied that story to the utmost in the past year through community revitalization, impressive and meaningful job creation and overall economic contribution through use of the EB-5 Regional Center Program.
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Public-Private-Partnership of the Year
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Public Private Partnerships are a unique and exciting way to use EB-5. This award is to recognize the benefits of public entities partnering with private Regional Centers, showing that together they can grow their local economies with creative and effective financing.
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Individual awards including:
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Committee Member of the Year
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EB-5 Advocate of the Year
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[/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”text-row clear-top” id=””]It is no secret we live in a time where advocacy is paramount. Without our voices being hear over and over again, we risk a future of EB-5 that is not what we envision. This is award is to distinguish the relentless, determined and profound activism of an individual who has truly made a difference in the effort to keep the EB-5 Program alive as well as ensuring that any reform results in a stronger, more sustainable Program for the future.
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EB-5 Hero
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Investor Entrepreneur of the Year
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[/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”text-row clear-top” id=””]We all know EB-5 investors have significant economic impact through their investments in EB-5 projects, but seldom do we celebrate their continued impact beyond their EB-5 investment. This award recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit of an EB-5 investor that, in addition to their EB-5 investment, continues to be an economic driver for American communities, whether through further investment in American businesses, creating their own U.S. business or otherwise. The benefit of EB-5 can be seen and felt well beyond the bounds of the Program.
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Industry Game Changer of the Year
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[/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”text-row clear-top” id=””]Every year EB-5 Industry Service providers unveil new and exciting products and services and this year was no different. This award is intended to recognize the industry service or innovation from the past year that positively impacted your business and enabled the industry to succeed.
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International Service Provider of the Year
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[/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”text-row clear-top” id=””]While most of IIUSA’s members live and work domestically, many of you could not achieve what you do without the hard work and expertise of service providers abroad. This award is to recognize excellence of our international members, working every day overseas to assist your business in succeeding.
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Industry Thought Leader: Author of the Year
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Litigator of the Year
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Rising Star
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Just because someone is new or just getting their stride, doesn’t mean they’re necessarily making any less impact on the industry. This award seeks to give recognition to someone who may be newer on the EB-5 scene, but is making a big impression with their work, either through their projects, legal work, deal making or otherwise. This is the future of EB-5!
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