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- Michael Spencer, Group CEO of ICAP plc has been awarded the title of UK Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
Michael was also awarded the title of UK Ernst & Young Master Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 and will go forward to the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year representing the UK in May 2010 taking place in Monte Carlo.
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- Arnab Basu, Chief Executive of Durham Scientific Crystals (t/a Kromek) named Ernst & Young Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- Colin Maund, CEO of Achilles Group Limited named Ernst & Young IT Services Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- Dean Hoyle, Chairman of Sportswift Limited named Ernst & Young Retail and Consumer Products Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- Dominic Taylor, Chief Executive and Tim Watkin-Rees, Business Development Director of PayPoint plc named Ernst & Young Science and Technology Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- Earl of March and Kinrara, CEO of The Goodwood Estate Company Limited was awarded a Special Award
- Edward Wray, Chairman and Andrew Black, NED of Betfair Group Ltd named Ernst & Young Media, Entertainment and Communications Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- James Hull, CEO of Dr J D Hull & Associates Limited named Ernst & Young Consumer Services Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- James McCallum, CEO of Senergy Holdings Limited named Ernst & Young UK Support Services Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- Kate Bleasdale, Executive Vice Chairman of Healthcare Locums (HCL) PLC named Ernst & Young UK Business Services Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
- Steve Howard, Founder and CEO of The Climate Change Organisation (t/a The Climate Group) named Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
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