Young Entrepreneur of the Year
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The "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" award has been the launch pad formany of UK’s finest young entrepreneurs.
The 2010 winner, Mark Pearson, said: "I was incredibly honoured to have been shortlisted, so imagine how ecstatic I was when it was announced I had won!! When my name was read out as the winner I was shocked and it took me a while to realise what was going on. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone that helped me achieve this prestigious award and also thank the CBI and Real Business for recognising my success so publicly".
The winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year will receive a very special prize – a full scholarship worth £9,500 to participate in the prestigious Better Business Programme run by Your Business Your Future, providers of development programmes specifically designed for ambitious business owners. The Your Business Your Future team has worked with many of the
Main submission
The "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" recognises entrepreneurs under the age of 30. You'll need to show the qualities outlined below. Were recommend that you structure your 1,000-word citation according to these specific criteria, where relevant:
Track record of entrepreneurial achievement (in current and/or previous businesses)
Strong financial performance in current business
Evidence that you're building a scaleable business or brand
Innovation in your technology, product, service or sector
Personal ambition and vision
Positive personal leadership of your own business & workforce
Summary submission
In 100 words, please also describe the unique, distinguishing characteristics that make you/the nominee a potential Young Entrepreneur of the Year. What makes you different? What's your x-factor?
Supporting evidence
Young Entrepreneur candidates are asked to submit supporting financial information. Where possible, the shortlisting committee and judgeswill want to see audited accounts. It is understood, however, that very young companies will only have management accounts and, in somecases, forecasts available. If you have any questions, please call Caspian Media's events team on 0207 045 7500. Please also supply relevant supporting information (press coverage, marketing materials,customer testimonials etc).
*Please note: Entering this category requires shortlisted candidates to attend an interview with the judging panel in London during October, 2011.
The winner of this category will win an off-road voucher sponsored by Land Rover and a Regus Gold Card.
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