Deadline: 30-Jun-22
Applications are now open for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, an annual awards program that honors Malaysia’s top entrepreneurs for their contributions to the economy and society.
EY has been committed to supporting the entrepreneurial cause in Malaysia, coinciding with the government’s focus on fostering entrepreneurship and grooming local entrepreneurs to take on the world market.
Through the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program, they celebrate the unstoppable entrepreneurs whose unbounded ambitions deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world.
Categories
- Emerging: Nominees in this category should be aged 35 or under at the close of nomination or the business is between 3-5 years old.
- Technology: Entrepreneurs who are developers, providers and/ or promoters of technology, digital and multimedia products and services.
- Woman: This category recognizes and honours the accomplishments of outstanding women entrepreneurs in building and leading successful businesses.
- Master: Entrepreneurs who have made a sustained contribution to the success of one or more businesses over an extended period; business founded more than 5 years ago.
Eligibility Criteria
The nominee must be a Malaysian or Malaysian Permanent Resident (MyPR card holder) who is either:
- An owner-manager primarily responsible for the recent performance of a privately-held company that has at least two years audited accounts; or
- A founder of a listed company who is still active in top management and who still retains a significant stake in the company.
Judging Criteria
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Identifies opportunities to innovate and create a better world.
- Takes risks to realise their vision.
- Demonstrates courage, perseverance and resilience to overcome significant obstacles.
- Purpose
- Commits themselves and their organisation 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, including consumers, employees, suppliers, government, communities, investors and shareholders.
- 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.
- Impact
- Positively impacts the customers they serve.
- Integrates sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in their strategy, with robust commitments and execution plans.
- Focuses on diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions.
For more information, visit https://www.ey.com/en_my/entrepreneur-of-the-year/ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-malaysia