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The nominations for EY’s Malta Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 award are now open. Entering its eighth year, this prestigious award celebrates entrepreneurship across the Maltese Islands, empowering entrepreneurs to grow and showcase their businesses both locally and globally.
The local winner will have the opportunity to head to Monaco in June 2025 to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award, an event that brings together national winners from more than 50 countries. Previous participants in the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award have included trailblazing entrepreneurs from renowned enterprises such as Amazon, Cirque du Soleil, and LinkedIn. Past Malta winners include Alfred Pisani from Corinthia Group, Angelo Xuereb from AX Holdings Ltd, David Darmanin of Hotjar Ltd, Nazzareno Vassallo from Vassallo Group, Mark Bajada of Bajada Investments, Louis Farrugia of the Farsons Group, and Andy Gatesy from Toly Products.
Reflecting on the award, the 2024 winner Andy Gatesy remarked: “Although Malta is a small country, we should never underestimate ourselves. We possess the determination, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to compete with the best in the world.”
In addition to the main award, the EY Rising Star award is presented to a contender running a high-growth business that is generating significant excitement in the market. Past winners include David Vella from Altaro Software, Shane Hunter from AquaBioTech Group, Ben Remfrey from Praedium Consulting Malta Ltd, John Winfield from Dr. Juice, Krystle Penza from Mvintage, Yasmin de Giorgio from Shireburn, and Zach Ciappara of FreeHour.
The 7th EY Rising Star, Zach Ciappara, shared his experience: “I embarked on this journey as an 18-year-old student. Witnessing the company's evolution has been an incredible experience, and I am deeply honoured and humbled to be chosen for this award.”
Ronald Attard, EY Malta’s Country Managing Partner, commented: “The past editions of the award have highlighted exceptional local stories and personal journeys that deserve to be celebrated. They serve as inspiration for thousands of aspiring Maltese entrepreneurs. We are confident that the 8th celebration of this prestigious global award will introduce more amazing personalities to complement an already distinguished list of past winners.”
The award is judged by an independent panel comprising key figures from the business community. To be eligible, nominees must have been operating a company based in Malta for at least two years. Anyone, including employees, company advisers, and financiers, can nominate an entrepreneur, with the latter’s consent. Entrepreneurs may also directly nominate themselves.
The awards are held in conjunction with the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, and the Malta Chamber of SMEs.
For more information and to submit a nomination: EOY Malta.
Contact eyevents@mt.ey.com for any queries.
