The Entrepreneur Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre) will celebrate its 10th anniversary by recognizing outstanding University of Windsor student entrepreneurs Jan. 19 at the Ambassador Golf Club.

Finalists for the Student Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact. Winners in each category will receive a trophy and a $500 cash prize:

Entrepreneurial Trailblazer Award Finalists

• Nathan Brockenshire – Undergrad student, Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering
• Adam Gaisinsky – Undergrad student, Integrative Biology
• Hansika Khokhar – Undergrad student, Psychology
• Eric Li – Undergrad student, Integrative Biology

Innovation Mastery Award Finalists

• Bintu Adama – Undergrad student, Computer Science
• Ahmad Ali – Undergrad student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Dhwani Shah – Graduate student, Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Dora Strelkova – Alumna, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Best Bounce Back Award Finalists

• Susmita Akter – Graduate student, Faculty of Education
• Nathan Brockenshire – Undergrad student, Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering
• Adam Gaisinsky – Undergrad student, Integrative Biology
• Sara Salamati – Grad student, Computer Science

Winners will be announced at the EPICentre 10th Anniversary Celebration, which also promises appetizers and a cash bar. Get details and purchase tickets on the event website.