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The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year programme

Welcome to UK Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012

For over two decades, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program has celebrated entrepreneurship, in all its forms, locally and internationally. We have been rewarded with the privilege of honouring and getting to know some of the most gifted entrepreneurs in the world. We take immense pride in recognising those among us who have dared a bit more, dreamed a bit wilder, looked a bit further, run a mile longer. We proudly celebrate what it takes to look ahead and see more than just the here and now.

By entering the Entrepreneur Of The Year you will:

  • Meet and learn from other business leaders from all sectors and backgrounds and hear of the secrets to success.
  • Excel and gain recognition at three awards: regional, national and world.
  • Secure valuable media coverage and raise your personal and company profile.
  • Reflect on your current strategy and set your vision for future growth.
  • Network with an influential community of entrepreneurs and make valuable contacts that will benefit you and your company.
  • Access key insights, thought-leadership and leading national and international events.
  • Win an exclusive place at one of our Strategic Growth Forums (e.g., in Palm Springs, Cape Town and Mumbai), which convenes more than 1,700 senior business leaders at one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.

You will also gain access to elite alumni, joining an influential community of innovative entrepreneurs, and accessing a range of events and activities to support you throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

Entrepreneurs 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.

Do you know someone who you think would like to enter? Click here to nominate them.

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Business in you

Richard Moross, Founder of Moo.com Richard Moross, Founder of Moo.com and past Entrepreneur Of The Year winner features in the Government's Business in you campaign, supported by Ernst & Young.


Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO Retreat, Cape Town
Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO Retreat, Cape Town

This event, taking place on 2-4 March and open to all finalists, will inspire participants to grow their businesses beyond the traditional boundaries.


UK Headline Sponsor

Credit Suisse


UK Media Partner

Financial Times

Business in you
Richard Moross, Founder of Moo.com and past Entrepreneur Of The Year winner features in the Government's Business in you campaign, supported by Ernst & Young.


Accelerate programme 2012 launchAccelerate
Accelerate (1.9Mb, December 2011), which aims to encourage entrepreneurship, will form part of a new campaign launched by the Prime Minister, David Cameron. Read our press release.


StartUp Britain
StartUp Britain
Ernst & Young will speak at an event on the 26th January, organised by StartUp Britain to establish 2012 as the year for enterprise in the UK. Other speakers will include the Prime Minister and his Enterprise Advisor Lord Young.


G20 Barometer roundtable
EY's G20 Barometer, will be discussed at a roundtable we're hosting with Government and entrepreneurs this week.  The G20 Barometer identifies steps G20 governments can take to accelerate economic growth by supporting start-up businesses.  Look out for coverage of the round table which will be featured in Total Politics magazine.

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