The Miner Trailblazer Award honors the fastest-growing businesses led, owned, or founded by UTEP alumni. Each year, honorees receive special recognition and are invited to gather for the prestigious award ceremony to forge connections with an elite network of local business leaders, UTEP leadership, and the next generation of student innovators.
The company must meet all four criteria:
- Five or more years in operation as of December 31, 2025.
- $250,000 or more in revenue for 2023, 2024, 2025.
- Miner-owned, Miner-founded, or Miner-led from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025.
- Miner-owned: 50% or more owned by UTEP graduate(s).
- Miner-founded: established by UTEP graduate(s) who remained in senior leadership role.
- Miner-led: UTEP graduate(s) who served in C-suite position during the years being measured
- Adheres to UTEP Standards of Conduct.
Steps to apply: - Complete this application form. Please be prepared to upload your business logo.
- Complete the Miner Business Revenue Verification Form.
- Email the completed and signed Miner Trailblazer Award Revenue Verification Form to [email protected].
Note: Failure to submit all information or documents will forfeit your application.
The deadline to apply is Friday, December 11, 2026.
The Miner Business Impact Awards Ceremony will be held in May 2027.
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