inQUEST is Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 14th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Out of 535 nominees, inQUEST has been selected as one of the Top 100 Finalists still in the running for the 14th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate the most innovative new products and services in the Chicago region across all organization sizes, sectors and industries. 1500 business and civic leaders will come together to honor the winners when they are announced on October 27th at Chicago’s Harris Theater.
The innovation nominated by inQUEST is “Contineo” an interactive game experience for companies in all sectors and of all sizes. Built upon team activities, discussion and challenges, Contineo teaches the fundamentals of D&I and connects them to improved individual, team and organizational performance.
“Chicago is in the midst of a monumental upsurge in innovation,” said Tom Kuczmarski, co-founder with Chicago journalist Dan Miller of the awards. “It’s inspiring to see the range of vision and the depth of talent among organizations in the Chicago area. Companies are investing in innovation and taking more risks to launch new ventures and uncover new value.”
As one of the Top 100 Finalists, inQUEST will receive a $2,500 scholarship to attend The Practical Innovator, a day-long executive education course on September 28th led by top faculty who teach innovation at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
Each of the Top 100 Finalists is also in the running for the annual “People’s Choice Award,” selected through online balloting at http://www.chicagoinnovationawards.com/2015-peoples-choice-award/.
Out of the Top 100 Finalists, the judges will select 10 winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards, as well as 10 winners of the Up-and-Comer Awards representing innovation in the start-up community, the Social Innovator Award and the Collaboration Award. The winners will be invited to ring the NASDAQ Bell in New York City, invited to separate meetings with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor Bruce Rauner and Cook Count President Toni Preckwinkle, and receive widespread media recognition.












