The deadline for entries for 2010 is 4 March.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognises the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.
The programme also has a special award category for social entrepreneurs – people who have deployed entrepreneurial skill and leadership in organisations that deliver positive social change. Previous winners have included Steve Howard, The Climate Group; Ian MacArthur and John Bird, The Big Issue; Brett Wigdortz, Teach First and Andrea and Barry Coleman, Riders for Health.
Benefits of entering
• Opportunity to network with entrepreneurial business leaders and join an unparalleled UK social network
• Invitations to our regional and UK Master classes
• Significant profile raising through regional and national media coverage
• The events and activities associated with the programme offer insights to support your enterprise in achieving its full potential
• By entering the programme you join an elite alumni which gives you access to technical workshops, thought leadership and the opportunity to meet valuable contacts including potential customers, investors, partners and acquisition targets and buyers
To enter
You must be currently and have been for at least two years the lead/senior executive director of a social enterprise (not a subsidiary or division) and therefore, primarily responsible for your enterprise's success. Social enterprises must have been engaged in the principal activity of delivering positive social change for at least two years as of 1 January 2010, with the majority of surpluses being reinvested in the enterprise's activities, rather than delivered in profit for the benefit of shareholders and owners. Examples of social enterprises may include companies limited by guarantee or shares, industrial and provident societies, registered charities, community enterprises or mutual organisations such as cooperatives. The enterprise's revenue is likely to be significant or have demonstrated above average year on year growth.
An entry pack can be found at http://www.ey.com/UK/en/About-us/Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year/_EOY---Social or call 0845 604 1012 if you wish to receive an entry pack and entry form in hard copy.
The deadline for entries for 2010 is 4 March
