The NJ Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards (NJIEA) honor current first-generation immigrant business leaders helping local New Jersey communities thrive. The Awards were created to highlight the history and academic influence of New Jersey's immigrant contributions to New Jersey communities throughout the state. The intention of NJIEA is to bring together business groups from across the state to join in celebrating the important role of immigrants to today's economy. NJIEA was created in partnership with the following organizations: Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurship at FDU, NJ Main Street Alliance, AJC New Jersey, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce, MID Jersey Chamber of Commerce, NJ Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce, NJ Chinese American Chamber of Commerce, Einstein's Alley, The Intersect Fund, The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber and United Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of New Jersey.