Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®

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"I think the benefit of the Entrepreneur Of The Year Programme is that it recognises not only the individual but the people who actually work for the company, so I think that's a great thing."

Ratheesan Yoganathan of Lebara - 2012 London & South Overall Winner

"I personally and the company are flattered to have had this privilege. I had not realised how many people took notice of this award – judging by the number of emails and letters I have received since".

Stephen Catlin of Catlin Group - 2011 UK Overall Winner

"Now more than ever we should be recognising and applauding the entrepreneurs who are driving their businesses forward, taking innovative new ideas to markets around the world, and creating the jobs and wealth that will deliver prosperity for the UK as a whole."

Lord Browne -
2012 Chairman UK Judges Panel

"The whole experience was hugely beneficial as it helped me to very clearly evaluate our overall strategic development and growth. I found the impact of the entire programme to be positive, especially meeting the judges, the interview process and the extremely high quality of the questions and feedback."

Bob Drummond of Hydrasun -
2011 Scotland winner

Contacts

Midlands Programme Manager
Clare Gore
Cgore@uk.ey.com
+44 [0]121 535 2647

Partner, Entrepreneur Of The Year
Midlands
Adrian Roberts
eoy@uk.ey.com

Programme geography

Birmingham
Nottingham

Key dates for 2013

7 May: Midlands Masterclass and Judges Reception
Hyatt Regency Birmingham, 2 Bridge St, Birmingham B1 2JZ
Midlands finalists meet with judges (during two fifteen minute interviews) and hear other entrepreneurs tell their stories.

18 June: Midlands Award dinner
The Belfry, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9PR
UK finalists announced at an exclusive networking awards dinner.

5 September: UK Judges Reception and Masterclass
UK finalists meet with UK judges (during two fifteen minute interviews) and network with the very best entrepreneurs from around the UK.

7 October: UK Award dinner
Overall UK winner announced at a prestigious awards ceremony. With over 600 of the country's top business leaders.

June 2014: World Entrepreneur Of The Year
Overall UK winner competes at World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Monte Carlo.

Midlands judges for 2013

Kevin Oakes Steelite International Holdings		Karen Lowthrop Hill Holt Wood
Alan Jackson Intercity Telecom Limited		Andrew Lyndon Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd

Peter Chinnery Peter Chinnery		Paul Thandi NEC Group

Jonnie Turpie Maverick TV		Mike McCollum Dignity plc
Graham Whitworth Sprue Aegis Plc

View other judging panels for 2013

View our judges for 2012

Midlands Overall Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012

Kevin Oakes of Steelite International Holdings

2012 Midlands award winners

Graham Whitworth and Nick Rutter Sprue Aegis Construction and Building Products 2012		Tracy Lewis Eveden Group Consumer Products 2012

Richard North Wow! Stuff Innovation 2012		Matt Denman and Mark Hawkins HD Decisions Business Services 2012

Leigh Robinson Trac Group Manufacturing and Engineering 2012		Kevin Oakes Steelite International Holdings Business Products 2012

Oliver Ragg and Mike Tomkins Top CashBack Consumer Services 2012		Tony Seaman and Paul Stobbs Attraction World Consumer Services 2012

Sheila Brown Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children Social Enterprise 2012		Stephen Fitzpatrick OVO Energy Power and Energy 2012

Chris Sutor All Eco Energy Emerging Entrepreneur 2012		Jayne Cresswell and Jayne Hulbert The Sweet Project Social Enterprise Special Award 2012

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®

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Midlands judges for 2013

Midlands Overall Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012

2012 Midlands award winners