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At EY, we believe that entrepreneurs are the moving force behind today’s economy. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award is an annual program that identifies and honors entrepreneurs who have made a difference and are an inspiration to others.
- Eligibility
- Judging criteria
- Timeline
You should be an active member of top management in the company – including founder/majority owner/executive of a private or public Indonesia-based company. To qualify for participating in the program as a nominee, the candidate must be:
- Indonesian (WNI)
- An owner or CEO or equivalent, who’s primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company. *EOY accepts more than one nomination from the same company. (i.e.: Founder/CEO with the co-founder).
- The company is running and operating in Indonesia.
- The company must be at least 3 years in operation.
- The nominee should provide 3 years audited financial statements of the company.
- Previous finalists of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year may be nominated again for the program after a 1-year gap.
- Once selected as finalists, entrepreneurs are required to attend a series of EOY events: On-site Filming, Partner Interviews, Judges One-on-One Interview, and the Awards Gala.
Participants will be judged by an independent panel of judges comprising past EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winners, business leaders, government leaders and academia. They will be assessed based on a set of four judging criterias.
Impact
- Positively impacts the customers they serve.
- Integrates sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in their strategy with robust commitments and executions plans.
- Focuses on diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions.
Purpose
- Commit themselves and their organization to an inspiring purpose and vision.
- Drives strategies for a sustainable future business.
- Creates and protects value in the long term, across a broad group of stakeholders and ecosystems (e.g.; consumers, employees, suppliers, government, communities, investors, and shareholders).
Entrepreneurial spirit
- Identifies opportunities to innovate and create a better world.
- Takes risks to realize their vision.
- Demonstrates courage, perseverance, and resilience to overcome significant obstacles.
Growth
- Increases market share and expands into new markets.
- Drives positive financial performance.
- Invests in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse mix of talent.
- Builds a culture of innovation that pioneers new approaches or technologies.
May-July
Nominations Open
June
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025
(Represented by EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Indonesia)
July
Nominations Close and Finalists Announcement
August - September
On-Site Visits
October
Judging Process
Meet the 2025 Judges
November
Awards Gala
EY Entrepreneur Of The YearTM 2025
June (in the next year)
The Indonesia country winner will go on to represent Indonesia at the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year black-tie reception and awards gala in Monte Carlo, Monaco.