Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 awards in Malaysia

From now until 30 June, members of the public and the business community are invited to nominate outstanding Malaysia entrepreneurs for the 24th edition of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ awards.

The EOY) is an annual awards programme that celebrates outstanding entrepreneurs for their economic and societal contributions. For over 20 years, EY has been dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship in Malaysia, aligning with the government's emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurship and preparing domestic entrepreneurs for the global marketplace.

Speaking about this year’s theme, The Shapers, Philip Rao, Programme Director of EOY Malaysia and Partner, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd said, “This theme celebrates entrepreneurs who are shaping their businesses to realise their bold ambitions amidst various setbacks, demonstrating their skill and tenacity. It is their vision, perseverance, craftsmanship and confidence that shape their extraordinary businesses to deliver long-term value. Without doubt, an entrepreneur’s influence on their organisation is unique, akin to the art of batik-making, where each layer and colour is woven in with precision, sparking innovation in every piece.” 

Rao adds, “To date, the EOY Malaysia programme has recognised over 300 entrepreneurs across various industries. This year, we look forward to continuing our role of highlighting outstanding individuals who have shaped their craft into masterpieces, showcasing their stories on both the national and international stages through our awards.”

Nominees will be assessed by a panel of independent judges based on globally benchmarked criteria that include entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact. An overall winner will be chosen to compete at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year (WEOY), an unique global platform that enhances an entrepreneur’s profile internationally as well as the opportunities to engage, share ideas, and build their global network with some of the world’s best entrepreneurs and thought leaders.

In June this year, Ronnie Lim, Group CEO of OMS Group and the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Malaysia, will be representing Malaysia to compete with 43 other country winners at the WEOY event at Monte Carlo.

For more information about the EOY Malaysia programme, please visit www.ey.com/my/eoy

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About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ is the only global program of its kind that supports entrepreneurs as they unlock their ambitions. Established in 1986, this flagship program operates across more than 60 countries and jurisdictions and boasts a global ecosystem of over 30,000 distinguished entrepreneurs. Program participants benefit from lifelong connections, learning resources and insights to help navigate their growth journey, and opportunities to raise the profile of their companies.

Each program concludes with a competition and announcement of a winner who goes on to represent their country or region in the ultimate global competition and event for entrepreneurs: EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™. ey.com/eoy