Award-related FAQs
Who are eligible to nominate investors for the award?
Only an accredited investor, professional investor or startup founder/entrepreneur can nominate another accredited investor or professional investor for any category of the Siggie Awards.
Do I have to be an accredited investor, professional investor or an entrepreneur to nominate someone?
Yes.
How are Siggie Award winners selected?
Eligible nominators can nominate investors and entrepreneurs who meet the selection criteria. The Siggies Committee deliberates and votes to select the winner based on the selection criteria.
What are the selection criteria for the Siggie Awards?
The selection criteria to be used by the Siggies Committee will include:
ACCREDITATION - The nominee must be an accredited investor (meets certain SEC requirements for net worth and income)
PORTFOLIO DIVERSITY - The nominee must have a diverse portfolio of investments
ACTIVE – The nominee must be active and have done several investments per year.
LOCAL - The nominee must be investing/syndicating startups in Atlanta and surrounding areas
INVESTING AND MENTORING - Ideally, The nominee is active in growing & mentoring (not just investing in) the startups they invest in
ECOSYSTEM DEDICATION - Ideally, the nominee is committed to growing and supporting the ecosystem in Atlanta and surrounding areas, by investing time, money and resources
What is the deadline for nominations?
The deadline for nominations for the 2024 Siggie Awards is October 4th, 2024.
When are winners of the 2024 Siggie Awards expected to be announced?
Winners of the 2024 Siggie Awards are expected to be notified by the end of October 2024 or early November 2024.
I am having trouble submitting nominations through the website form. What should I do?
First, make sure you are using the latest version of the Chrome or Firefox browser and that all cache data has been wiped from the browser.
If that does not work, please email your nomination to sebastian@tie-atlanta.org. Please make sure to include which award you are nominating for, your and the nominee's full names and link to LinkedIn profiles alongside a description of why you are nominating that candidate.
Event-related FAQs
Will the 2024 Siggie awards be held virtually or in-person?
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Siggie Awards will be held exclusively in-person.
When and where is the Siggie Awards 2024 taking place?
The Siggie Awards 2024 will take place from 5.15 PM to 8:00 PM on November 20th at Goizueta Foundation Center, Atlanta, GA 30307
Further details about the event schedule alongside the link and instructions for joining the event will be shared to registered attendees only.
How to get to the Goizueta Foundation Center, and what is the parking arrangement there?
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
FROM NORTH OF CAMPUS/ I-85
Exit at Clairmont Road (Exit #91). Turn east on Clairmont Road and follow it approximately 3 miles to North Decatur Road. Turn right and follow North Decatur Road approximately one mile to Clifton Road. Turn right and the Goizueta Business School will be on your left at 1300 Clifton Road NE. For parking, turn left on Fishburne Drive. Follow this road thru the 3-way stop sign until it dead ends. Turn left and the Fishburne parking deck will be on your right. The Business School courtyard entrance is up the hill on the right.
FROM SOUTH OF CAMPUS/ HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The airport is located in the southwest section of the city, approximately 25 minutes from the Emory University campus. Visitors driving from the airport should take I-85 North. To get to Emory from Interstate 85 North, take exit 248-C, the Freedom Parkway exit. Cross Boulevard; continue on Freedom Parkway; veer left at split; continue until it ends at Ponce de Leon Avenue; then turn right. Off Ponce, turn left on Briarcliff Road. Go approximately 2 miles to North Decatur Road. Turn right and follow North Decatur Road past the main entrance of the University to Clifton Road. Turn left onto Clifton Road and the Goizueta Business School will be on your left at 1300 Clifton Road NE. For parking, turn left on Fishburne Drive. Follow this road thru the 3-way stop sign until it dead ends. Turn left and the Fishburne parking deck will be on your right. The Business School courtyard entrance is up the hill on the right.
How can I attend the Siggie Awards 2024?
You can sign up to attend the Siggie Awards 2024 by purchasing the tickets via: https://events.tie.org/ANGELCONATL-FeaturingSiggieAwards
What is the cost of attending the 2024 Siggie Awards?
Tickets are priced at a flat $40/person. If you are a sponsor and would like to secure tickets for the event! Please contact: sebastian@tie-atlanta.org
Are there any deadlines for event registration to attend the 2024 Siggies Awards?
No, but there is a limited number of seats available for attending the 2024 Siggie Awards. Registration for event participation will remain open on a first-come-first-serve basis until all spots are booked out.
Where can I get the event schedule for the 2024 Siggie Awards?
Further details about the event schedule and venue for the 2024 Siggies Awards will be shared to all registered attendees prior to the event via email.
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