EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia
Celebrating, supporting and connecting entrepreneurs since 2001.
Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia 2022 program nominations are now open.
Since 2001, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program has recognised ambitious leaders who build and sustain successful, dynamic businesses and reframe the future.
Resilient, forward-thinking individuals who understand combining innovative business models and technology, will disrupt and enhance the market. Leaders who foster purpose-led, sustainable business practices, resulting in better outcomes for the communities in which they operate. And, in this time of significant change, men and women who help drive Australia’s economic recovery, by transforming to shape new industries and reimagine a better tomorrow.
Entrepreneur Of The Year recognises and celebrates the contribution of these exceptional individuals. It also ensures national and international recognition of successful finalists and alumni, while providing invaluable networking opportunities.
In 2021, the program celebrated six national finalists selected by a group of highly respected iconic judges, themselves considered entrepreneurial trailblazers, chaired by Lucy Turnbull AO.
Congratulations to Linda Brown, CEO and President, Torrens University Australia, winner of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Australia! Watch highlights from the virtual awards.
About the program
As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year runs in more than 60 countries worldwide. In Australia, we’ve recognised over 1,600 entrepreneurs for their vision and achievements.
By participating in the program, entrepreneurs can connect with their peers and business leaders, access cutting edge technology and relevant insights to help navigate their growth journey, share their stories and raise the profile of their companies and teams.
Each year, the program culminates in the announcement of an overall winner who then competes for the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ award.
Justin Howse, Oceania EY Private Leader, speaks with Brooke Boney about this year’s host of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program in Australia, providing a ‘behind the scenes’ insight into the importance of entrepreneurship for the Australian business landscape and how this 21st year of the program was like none other.
People’s Choice Award
Congratulations to Izhar Basha, this year’s winner of the People’s Choice Award.
The award recognises Izhar for inspiring the public with his drive, determination and encapsulation of the beating heart of the entrepreneur.
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The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) is one of Australia’s leading providers of personal banking, business and institutional banking and share broking services. With 17.4 million customers and a history spanning more than a century, the Group’s purpose is to improve the financial wellbeing of its customers and communities. The Commonwealth Bank is Australia’s leader in digital banking and maintains the largest branch network across the country. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia the Bank operates brands including Bankwest in Australia and ASB in New Zealand.
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