Entrepreneur Of The Year awards and events - Ernst & Young - Australia

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. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognising them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in over 50 countries.

Launched in Australia in 2001, Entrepreneur Of The Year is conducted annually in five regions and culminates in a national program.

Program Benefits

Receiving recognition as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year winner delivers an enormous range of benefits including enhancing your business’ profile, networking opportunities with other business leaders and financiers and improving team morale. Below are some of the benefits cited by previous Entrepreneur Of The Year participants:

• Connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs
• Enhancing your business' profile in Australia and internationally
• Generating local and national media coverage
• Being in the running to complete for the title of Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur for the Year
• Examining and evaluating your business
• Congratulating staff for their contribution to your business success
• Access to respected business leaders through the Entrepreneur of the Year alumni, Champions of Entrepreneurship and independent judging panels
• Reflecting, discussing and celebrating your entrepreneurial achievements
• Access to complimentary Ernst & Young business workshops
• Highly valued the opportunity to meet and network with other entrepreneurs from similar and diverse industries.
• Built their profile in Australia and internationally and developed new business opportunities.
• Gained further credibility in the business community.
• Accessed business networks with high level financiers, company directors and other business people in their region and around Australia.
• Built morale and generated enthusiasm within their organisation.
• Enjoyed the ‘journey’ – the process of reflection, discussion and celebration throughout the stages of the awards program.