Catalyst Celebrates Entrepreneurs at Awards Ceremony

The Catalyst 8th Annual Entrepreneur Awards were held on February 24 at The Royal at Stovehouse. The Catalyst Entrepreneur Awards honor the skill, courage, and determination it takes for entrepreneurs to create a business out of an idea. The awards celebrate the hard work and inspiring stories of outstanding North Alabama entrepreneurs doing great things in the community. Since 2016, The Entrepreneur Awards have celebrated the compelling stories of these individuals and their successes. The awards are held once a year on the last Friday of February to culminate Innovate Huntsville Week.

Among the 200 attendees was Madison Mayor Paul Findley. The event was catered by Events by J Raphael Catering, with décor by Gina’s Balloon Décor. Sponsors included Alabama Media Group, Innovate Huntsville, Project XYZ.

“Passion and Entrepreneurship are two things that are inseparable. Without passion, entrepreneurship is just a job. Passion is the driving force behind entrepreneurship. It’s what gives you the energy and enthusiasm to work long hours, make sacrifices, and take risks. When you’re passionate about something, you’re willing to do whatever it takes to make it a reality,” said Ed Bourn, AL.Com Director of Sales, Defense Tech. n