4/1/2024 - Nomination Process Opens

5/21/2024 - Mixer #1: Smith & Wollensky's Steakhouse, 318 N. State St., Chicago, IL , 5-8 PM (Tuesday)

6/25/2024 - Mixer #2: Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse, 5464 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL , 5-8 PM (Tuesday)

7/20/2024 - Final date for Nomination Forms to be submitted

7/23/2024 - Mixer #3: (Partner Event) Bar Siena at Fulton Market, 832 West Randolph St, Chicago, IL  60607, 5-8 PM (Tuesday) 

8/4/2024 - Final date for Nominees to submit their Application Forms

8/12/24-8/21/24  - Program Judges review applications and perform interviews with nominees

8/27/2024 - Mixer #4 : Metropolitan Club of Chicago, Oak Room, 67th Floor, Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

9/9/2024  - Finalists announced for each category

9/13/24-9/23/24  - CEO Judges interview finalists and select winners

10/15/24 - Award Breakfast Ceremony - Event #5: In Person - Location: - Metropolitan Club of Chicago, Oak Room, 67th Floor, Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago,IL  60606 Doors open at 7:30 AM and the Ceremony begins promptly at 8:00 and ends at 10 AM.