SECURE YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 2026 SPIRIT OF THE ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
SELECT YOUR SPIRIT AWARDS EXPERIENCE
Every ticket places you inside one of Inland Southern California’s most anticipated celebrations of entrepreneurship and includes reserved seating, an elegant gala dinner, the Spirit Awards presentation, the Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch competition and live entertainment. Choose your preferred view and level of access for an unforgettable black-tie evening celebrating the entrepreneurs shaping our region.
All VIP-level tickets also include admission to the exclusive VIP Reception hosted by U.S. Bank, the Spirit Awards Premier and VIP Reception Sponsor. Connect with this year’s finalists, judges, sponsors and regional business leaders before the ballroom doors open.
Bringing a group? Save $10 per seat when you purchase a complete table in any seating section.
ULTRA VIP | UVIP $250 PER SEAT
$240 PER SEAT with complete table purchase (10 Seats)
Experience the Spirit Awards from one of our distinctive rectangular Ultra VIP tables, centrally positioned for a direct view of the stage and show.
Ultra VIP includes premier center-section placement, admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.
Seating chart: Rectangular Ultra VIP tables
JUDGES’ CIRCLE VIP | JVIP $240 PER SEAT
Take your seat among the accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders who serve on the Spirit Awards judging panel. Judges’ Circle VIP offers limited premium seating within the designated judges’ section, creating a unique opportunity to dine and connect with members of the judging panel.
Judges’ Circle VIP includes premium placement, admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.
Seating chart: Dark-purple Judges’ Circle tables
TOP VIP | TVIP $235 PER SEAT
$225 PER SEAT with complete table purchase (10 Seats)
Enjoy premium round-table seating near the front of the ballroom, placing you close to the awards, entertainment and energy of the evening.
Top VIP includes preferred front-section placement, admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.
Seating chart: Maroon Top VIP tables
VIP | VIP $215 PER SEAT
$205 PER SEAT with complete table purchase (10 Seats)
Enjoy preferred seating in the main VIP section plus access to the exclusive U.S. Bank VIP Reception before the show.
VIP includes preferred gala seating, pre-show networking, an elegant gala dinner and the complete Spirit Awards show experience.
Seating chart: Bright-red VIP tables
LEFT GALA SEATING | L GALA $165 PER SEAT
$155 PER SEAT with complete table purchase (10 Seats)
Join us for an inspiring black-tie evening honoring the entrepreneurs and companies shaping Inland Southern California.
Your ticket includes reserved seating on the left side of the ballroom, an elegant gala dinner, the Spirit Awards presentation, the Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch competition and live entertainment.
Admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception is not included but may be purchased separately.
Seating chart: Peach-toned tables on the left side
RIGHT GALA SEATING | R GALA $165 PER SEAT
$155 PER SEAT with complete table purchase (10 Seats)
Join us for an inspiring black-tie evening honoring the entrepreneurs and companies shaping Inland Southern California.
Your ticket includes reserved seating on the right side of the ballroom, an elegant gala dinner, the Spirit Awards presentation, the Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch competition and live entertainment.
Admission to the U.S. Bank VIP Reception is not included but may be purchased separately.
Seating chart: Salmon-toned tables on the right side
VIP RECEPTION ADD-ON
Enhance your gala experience with admission to the exclusive VIP Reception hosted by U.S. Bank. Connect with Spirit Awards finalists, judges, sponsors and regional business leaders before the ballroom doors open.
A Gala Seating ticket is required. The VIP Reception Add-On does not include a gala ticket or an upgraded seat.
Gala Event Schedule November 12, 2026 5pm-9pm
4:15 PM Finalist Welcome Experience Reception 5-6:00 PM Gala Reception and VIP Reception 5:45 PM VIP Priority Showroom Seating 6:00 PM Doors to Showroom Open - Main Seating 6:15 PM Dinner, Entertainment & Awards 8:30 PM Closing Toast 8:45 PM After Party - By Invitation only
Date & Time
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
RIVERSIDE CONVENTION CENTER 2026
3637 5th Street Riverside, California 92501
Spirit of the Entrepreneur
FOUNDER AND PRESENTER OF THE SPIRIT OF THE ENTREPRENEUR In 2003, the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University San Bernardino, founded the annual “Spirit of the Entrepreneur” Awards Program in the Inland Empire. The awards reflect our passionate belief that the Inland Empire community should honor and reward the entrepreneurial men and women who innovate, take risks, and build businesses that contribute significantly to our local economy.
The Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino is the largest and most experienced organization in the Inland Empire dedicated to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship on campus for the Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration’s School of Entrepreneurship, and within the community throughout the Inland Southern California region. Established in 1999, the RLCE serves individuals and business owners with comprehensive business counseling, mentoring, innovative training programs, and engaging events. The center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and continues to expand its reach to all business owners to support them through the post-pandemic repopulation and beyond.
