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Recognizing the entrepreneurs who build a confident future for us all.
For more than two decades, the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Singapore awards recognizes entrepreneurs who are trailblazers, innovators and disruptors that shape their businesses with mastery to realize bold ambitions.
Nominations for the 2026 awards program is now open.
- Eligibility
- Judging criteria
- Timeline
To be a nominee, the candidate must be:
- An owner-manager primarily responsible for the recent performance of a Singapore-based company that is at least two years old, or
- A founder of a listed Singapore-based company who is still active in senior management.
Participants will be assessed by an independent judging panel based on a set of four judging criteria: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, impact and growth.
Entrepreneurial spirit
How bold and resilient is the entrepreneur’s mindset and journey?
- Sees opportunities others miss, whether solving real problems, reimagining what’s possible or creating new value that drives growth and innovation
- Takes bold personal and business risks, learns from experience and shares their journey, motivations, and challenges overcome
- Demonstrates resilience, creativity and determination to overcome significant challenges
- Cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset and culture that inspires innovation and action within the organization
Purpose
What values drive the entrepreneur and their vision for the future?
- Leads with a clear purpose – personal and business – focused on why the business exists, who it serves and the difference it aims to make
- Innovates in ways that prioritize long-term value for various stakeholders including people, planet and business
- Builds trust by staying true to mission and values, even in uncertain times
- Champions inclusive leadership and builds a culture that aligns strategy with core values and vision
- Demonstrates how purpose shapes strategic direction and influences business decisions
Impact
What real-world positive difference is the entrepreneur making?
- Serves customers in ways that meaningfully improve lives, communities or industries
- Builds inclusive teams and creates access to resources and opportunities for all individuals, recognizing differing needs and experiences
- Introduces new or improved solutions that create lasting benefit for people, markets or society
- Helps protect, restore or regenerate the environment for future generations
- Creates impact in community through initiatives such as volunteering and philanthropy
Growth
How is the entrepreneur scaling their business and preparing for future growth?
- Demonstrates consistent growth in financial performance, operational viability and return on equity while scaling the business responsibly
- Develops strong, adaptable teams and expands the customer base, leveraging a range of skills, experiences and perspectives
- Uses innovation, new approaches, and technology to lead, improve and evolve their industry
- Creates an agile, resilient business that delivers long-term value for all stakeholders
March-April
Launch of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Singapore program.
Nominations and participation are accepted during this period.
May-June
An on-site interview with the nominee will be conducted to gather more information.
July
The judging panel will convene to select the category winners for the year.
September-October
Category winners are announced and will vie for the title of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Singapore.
November
The Singapore country winner will be announced and will go on to represent Singapore at the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year black-tie reception and awards gala in Monte Carlo, Monaco in the following year.
