IVCA Annual Awards Dinner

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

2025 IVCA Award Winners

Venture Capital Portfolio Company of the Year
Simple Mills

Private Equity Portfolio Company of the Year
Door and Window Guard Systems (DAWGS)

Richard J. Daley Award
Bruce N. Barron, Origin Ventures

Stanley C. Golder Award
Robert P. Morgan, 50 South Capital

Rising Star Award
M25

IVCA Foundation Award
Shoshana M. Vernick

View Event Photos HERE!

View Event Videos:

• Welcome Chairperson's Message
• IVCA Foundation Award
• Richard J. Daley Award
• Stanley C. Golder Award
• Remarks from Governor JB Pritzker
• Rising Star Award
• Private Equity Portfolio Company of the Year
• Venture Capital Portfolio Company of the Year

Explore the IVCA 25th Anniversary Program Book HERE!