Inspire Excellence announced on July 21 the new date of its second awards ceremony and first fundraiser banquet: Oct. 13. The first annual Inspire Excellence Awards luncheon will be hosted by BVA at JUMP’s Pioneer Room in downtown Boise where nine more individuals will be honored. “Any funds over and above the cost of the event and awards will go to fund the long-term goals of the Teens 2 Trades program,” de Weerd explained. Inspire Excellence Inc. is currently taking nominations for this year’s awards through Aug. 30.