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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
Application guideline
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.
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.
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.
Nomination period
April - June
Launch of the EY Entrepreneur Of the Year Malaysia program
Nomination forms and materials are accepted during this period
On-site interview sessions
May - June
On-site interview sessions will be conducted with participants to find out more about their personal stories and entrepreneurial journey
Judging process
July - September
Dossiers will be presented to the Judging Panel for their review and shortlisting
Announcement of Top Nominees
September / October
Top Nominees shortlisted for each category are announced at a cocktail event
Top Nominees meet Judges
October / November
Top Nominees get the chance to meet with the judges for the final round of judging
Awards gala
December
Category Winners are announced and one of them will be named the overall EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Malaysia. He/ She will go on to represent Malaysia at the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year event which is held in Monte Carlo, Monaco the following year.
Each nominee is required to complete a nomination form to participate in the program. The form comprises the below:
Nominee information
Particulars of the nominee including contact information, work experience and education background.
Company information
Description of the company, contact information and nominee’s ownership details.
Financial data
This information is considered confidential. Financial information is an important quantifiable indicator of success available to the judging panel; therefore, it is required that financial data section be completed in full.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™
Through the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program, we recognize the entrepreneurs who build a confident future for us all.
