DOMI AWARDS

In partnership with Startup Grindx, Domi Station launched its inaugural Pitch Event in 2022. The event featured eight presenting companies who competed to take part in cash and in-kind prizes provided by our sponsors.

Each company was promoted on Tallahassee’s own community WeFunder page to attract investors and attended a dinner event filled with locally and nationally recognized entrepreneurs and professionals. Interested in pitching for 2023 Pitch Event? Apply here.

 
 

Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show.

In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more.

 

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For our birthday this year we’re launching “The Domi Awards,” an opportunity for our community to recognize local entrepreneurs that have left a mark in our city.

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Innovation

This award is presented to someone who fully embodies the adventurous and innovative spirit of an entrepreneur. This person’s wealth of curiosity, mixed with their imagination and ambition, makes for the ultimate innovator. Their ability to see the big picture is reflected in all of their ventures.

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Sustainability

This award applauds the entrepreneur who is focused on sustainability. With every decision made, this person takes into consideration the effects that their business will have not just personally but globally, by placing their environmental and social impact at the heart of it.

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Influence

This award represents the entrepreneur who, through their energy and actions, captivates and activates those around them. This person, though daring, utilizes their business to motivate others to take chances and tap into the visionaries within themselves.

 
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Community

This award recognizes the entrepreneur that takes the phrase “community-oriented” to the next level. Aside from offering constant support to their peers, this person is devoted to making Tallahassee an inclusive environment for all. Significant efforts can be seen within the development of their business that serve to uplift the community through collaboration and care for others.

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Resilience

This award highlights the entrepreneur who embraces the unknown. With no fear of change, this person is constantly pivoting and looking for ways to improve their business. Through persistence and dedication, this person is seemingly always going the extra mile, while trying to learn and grow along the way.

 

Nominate a local entrepreneur for each category here.

 

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the 2023 Domi Awards? Contact Beka Blair at beka@domistation.org for more information.

 

2022 Pitch Event Finalists

 
 

VisionX Homes | First Place

Co-Founded by Sixtus Kuudaar and Alexis Leonard, VisionX is an AR real estate marketing service targeting individuals who are searching for a home to rent or buy.

VisionX have provided an inexpensive, simple, and research supported intervention that addresses the #1 reason home buyers or renters cannot get information like home prices and availability just by seeing houses on the street.

 
 
 

JoBé Products | Second Place

Founded by JoCari T. Beattie, JoBé Products focuses on bringing innovation to the world by changing already created products to suit today’s consumers.

They are primarily known for their Besk, a portable desk that conveniently transforms into a functional backpack.

 
 
 

Full Herizon | Third Place

Madison Barse has a passion for uplifting and empowering women and does just that with her business. Full Herizon is a unique online retail store that sells women accessories.

Each lightweight pair is designed to uplift and follow you along through all the highs and lows, like a lifelong bestie.