The 2016 Class of Wright Contenders
12 Colorado companies will present a 90-second video in vying for top honors at the annual October showcase of companies that are leading at the intersection of lifestyle and commerce. The 2016 winner of The Wright will be determined at a live, open-to-the public event on October 18, 2016, at Space Gallery in Denver, where all video entries will be shown.
Congratulations to the 2016 contenders for The Wright:
Bonsai Design, Grand Junction
Backcountry Access, Boulder
Big Agnes, Steamboat
Corbeaux, Aspen
The Fat Bike Company, Colorado Springs
Hala Gear, Steamboat
J & H Buckles, Englewood
Ouray Ice Park, Ouray
Rapid Grass, Idaho Springs
South Main Development Company, Buena Vista
Vintage Overland, Grand Junction
Waste Farmers, Arvada
Each year, one Colorado company is awarded The Wright in recognition of its enterprising spirit and commitment to the notion that if you believe hard and do good work, people will notice. In 2015, Rifle-based The Whole Works took home The Wright. KELLY QUOTE? This year with over 125 nominations, these 12 contenders emerged and are now challenged to in a 90-second video – convey their vision and inspiration, while highlighting the role that Colorado plays in shaping their company.Selected from a statewide pool of 125 nominees, this year’s 12 contenders are now challenged to – in a 90-second video – convey their vision and inspiration, while highlighting the role that Colorado plays in shaping their company.
Previous Winners
2011 FLYLOW
2012 MHM
2013 VOORMI
2015 THE WHOLE WORKS
A panel of judges, composed of past Wright winners, industry media and economic development leaders, will evaluate the video entries, determine finalists and, following a live, rapid-fire Q & A, will award the winner of The 2016 Wright on the evening of October 18, in Denver. The winner will receive a cash prize of $5,000.
Award Night culminates a two-day summit of founders, industry influencers, athletes, entrepreneurs, media and civic leaders coming together at The Wright to connect and discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business at the intersection of lifestyle and commerce.
