Program- The awards recognise the passion and drive behind entrepreneurial businesses, whether private or listed, family-owned or private equity backed, across all commercial and industrial sectors and at any stage of business development.
- The events and activities associated with Entrepreneur Of The Year offer insights to support your business in achieving its full potential, with tailored workshops, Masterclasses, IPO Retreats and learning. Throughout the process there are opportunities to network with your fellow entrepreneurs, judges and alumni from the programme.
EOY country programmes EOY is presented in more than 135 cities worldwide. In 2008, winners from more than 40 countries gathered in Monte Carlo on 28–31 May for the 8th annual World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. Find out more about the EOY programs by selecting a country below: Location selector | | News- Fuyao Glass Industry Group’s Cao Dewang named Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
On 28-31 May, country winners representing more than 50 countries met in Monte Carlo for this year's World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. Representing the UK and competing for the title was Richard Harpin, CEO HomeServe. Richard is one of the most driven and focused business leaders of his time and this was evident during his time in Monte Carlo. He arranged for an eye-catching red HomeServe van to be driven around the streets for the duration of the event and dressed as a plumber when meeting the judges to highlight the importance of his plumbers and the quality of the service they provide which is critical to the business' success – complete dedication.
After hours of tough deliberation and what the judges said was one of the toughest decisions in the programme's history Cao Dewang, from China, was picked as this year's World Entrepreneur Of The Year. Cao leads China's leading automotive glass manufacturer, with more than half of the overall domestic market. Find out more.
- Can opportunities be born out of adversity?
A survey of 200 2008 Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists certainly suggests opportunities are there for the taking even in the current economic climate. An Ernst and Young survey, carried out in February, has revealed that despite the recession entrepreneurs remain relatively optimistic about business opportunities.
Over 80% of the entrepreneurs believed that there are opportunities to be exploited in the next 12 months. Only 16% are focused on survival compared to over 30% of the European corporates who were asked the same question.
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| | Events- Dean Hoyle named Ernst & Young North and Midlands Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
24 June 2009: Wakefield Chairman, Dean Hoyle of Sportswift Limited (trading as Card Factory), was named Ernst & Young North and Midlands Overall Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009, at a dinner in Manchester last night.
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- Martin Gilbert of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC named Ernst & Young Overall Scotland Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
19 June 2009: The Chief Executive of the international investment management group fought off competition from 30 of Scotland’s leading business men and women to pick up the top award at the Scottish final last night, which was held at The Gleneagles Hotel and hosted by Jackie Bird.
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- Dale Vince named Ernst & Young London & South Overall Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
16 June 2009: Gloucestershire MD, Dale Vince of Ecotricity Group Limited, was named Ernst & Young London & South Overall Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009, at a dinner in London last night.
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- Our alumni share their insights and experience with school children, an event which took place as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Ernst & Young were proud to be a global sponsor of this first-ever worldwide series of entrepreneurship events designed to engage and encourage young people to pursue entrepreneurial ideas. Watch our webcasts.
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 will be launched in the autumn.
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