ProgramEntrepreneurs create many of the world’s most dynamic and successful companies. That’s why Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is considered the world’s most prestigious business award - because it goes to the most exceptional from among a unique group of people. Find out more about the program in our "fast facts" overview (pdf, 286.6kb). 2012 program
Read an overview and key dates for the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program. Entrepreneur Of The Year community of interest
To join the community of interest and receive updates on the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program, please register here. New countries joining Entrepreneur Of The Year
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program continues to expand around the world. Several new countries joined the Middle East regional program, which now draws nominations from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Suadi Arabia, Syria and UAE. Entrepreneur Of The Year around the world
Entrepreneur Of The Year is presented in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries worldwide. Each year, the overall winner from each country gathers in Monte Carlo for the annual Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. Find out more about the Entrepreneur Of The Year programs by selecting a country below: Location selector | NewsOlivia Lum, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Hyflux Limited has been named Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011. Watch the videos of Olivia Lum receiving the award, her thoughts on how to thrive in a globalized world and her interview with the Financial Times. Igniting Innovation: How hot companies fuel growth from within
Today, more than ever, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive in the corporate world. What can your organisation do to cultivate this spirit of innovation and retain “intrapreneurial” thinkers? 2010 Entrepreneurs’ Confidence Barometer
This report, Standing tall – Entrepreneurs lead the way back to growth (pdf, 1.1mb) paints an optimistic picture of entrepreneurship in Australia with an increasingly supportive business culture and growth plans undaunted by economic uncertainty or tight credit markets. Scaling up: Women-owned businesses
Women entrepreneurs own or operate up to one-third of all private companies (pdf, 1.1mb) around the globe. Get a fresh look at the productive potential of women in business in this special report. Entrepreneurial perspectives on globalisation
In A world of opportunity (pdf, 2.1mb), country winners from the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program offer their insights into the challenges -- and opportunities -- that globalisation brings. They explore the challenges of leading a global workforce, the role of government in business and the new global economic status quo. | Events2012 Regional events
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Regional winners are announced at award ceremonies around Australia.
Southern region, 19 July 2012
Central region, 26 July 2012
Western region, 9 August 2012
Eastern region, 16 August 2012
Northern region, 23 August 2012
National awards
The 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year National awards ceremony will be held on 29 November 2012 in Sydney. | 
