The judges always take the general economic climate into consideration when evaluating companies’ recent performance. They know there will be inevitable ups and downs to the business cycle. Seeking to celebrate the great things that businesses do, we focus on success.
When the economy is emerging from a downturn, entrepreneurs who have shown that they steered through challenges and held their own — or even grown — are worthy of recognition. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes tough, determined, resilient people who persevere through circumstances beyond their control.
Entrepreneurs are the trailblazers who lead the way and build the future — and are the catalysts for positive change. We celebrate entrepreneurship as the key to economic recovery. In tough times more than ever, entrepreneurs need to be recognized.