2020 UO Entrepreneurship Awards Go Virtual
Congratulations to this year’s UO Entrepreneurship Award winners!
Sponsored by the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship
The UO Entrepreneurship Awards provides a celebratory forum to recognize UO student entrepreneurs and the faculty, alumni and community members who helped them along the way. This annual luncheon event is held at the end of the academic year and includes a student startup trade show for guests to learn about the entrepreneurial ventures being developed across campus.
2021 UO Entrepreneurship Awards
Founder of the Year Award and RAINmaker Grant Winner
Daniel Freed
Gene Gazer Inc.
Developing novel methods to deliver precision prenatal supplementation during pregnancy
Startup of the Year Award
Studio Skosh
Mila Penrith, Tyler Wilkinson, Elliot Houha, Peter Van Liefde, Robbie King, Rob Austen, Brady Merkl, Alyssa Garay
A product design studio dedicated to quality, durability, craft and process
Freelancer of the Year Award
The College Hustle
Nolan Mayfield
Youtube channel dedicated to helping students graduate debt-free using side hustles
New Venture of the Year Award and RAINmaker Grant Winner
Waddle Meal Plans LLC
Mia Lopez, Alden Schatz and Ethan Rife
Helping college students manage their food finances
Best Consumer Product Award and RAINmaker Grant Winner
Pocketbook
Joshua Mayers and Alvonte Thompson
A digital payment & transaction ‘safe wallet’
Sustainability Award
Barefaced
Benzamin Dang, Malaya Cansdale, Ryley Ha’o and Judy Lam
Sustainable skincare brand
Best eCommerce Award
Physiquin
Oscar Navas Ruano
Customizable fitness apparel for everyone
Social Impact Award
Sauce by Soy
Sawyer Medlin
Upcycled fashion, handmade with love & sustainability
Best Nonprofit Award
Roots and Soil Studios
Jessica T. Brown
Reimagining environmentalism through art and education
Influencer of the Year Award
Honest Avocado
Emily Kenyon
Health & wellness lifestyle resource center
RAINmaker Grant Award
CompMC Minecraft Esports
Jeremy Lavagnino
Competitive Minecraft esports tournaments
RAINmaker Grant Award
Aurieliaglass
Aurie Crowheart
Functional handmade glassware
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Concentration Award
Zoe Stanley
For excellence in entrepreneurship both inside and outside of the classroom
Campus Innovator of the Year Award
Brian Thomas Wright
The UO Duck Store’s Oregon Incubator Program