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Cross-Ecosystem Awards - GCC Nomination

Welcome to The Apex Awards (Cross-Ecosystem Awards Category)

The Cross-Ecosystem Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that connect, elevate, and strengthen the venture landscape beyond traditional boundaries. These awards recognize leaders who champion diversity, bridge regions and networks, pioneer new frontiers, and build communities that empower startups and investors alike.

These awards highlight those who demonstrate:

1. Commitment to diversity and inclusion by expanding opportunities for underrepresented founders and investors.

2. Global connectivity by bridging markets, capital flows, and ecosystems across geographies.

3. Forward-looking innovation in pioneering new models, sectors, or collaborative approaches.

4. Community leadership by creating platforms, networks, or initiatives that foster shared growth and impact.

Submit your nomination to recognize the leaders who are shaping the future of venture capital and empowering the next generation of founders.

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Nomination Guidelines

• Self-nominations are acceptable with supporting external references (eg: articles, public mentions, documents etc). • Nominations must be submitted by founders, portfolio companies, peers or ecosystem partners. • Each nomination must include specific examples of impact, performance or value created. • A nominee may be considered for multiple categories if eligible.

• All information provided must be accurate and verifiable.

• The judging panel’s decision is final.

All nomination information will be treated as confidential and used solely for the purposes of The Apex Awards evaluation process. By submitting a nomination, you confirm that the details provided are accurate to the best of your knowledge. The Apex Awards reserves the right to verify information and disqualify nominations that do not meet the stated rules and criteria.