Entrepreneur Of The Year® Southwest

• Build valuable relationships with entrepreneurs who are leading successful businesses across a variety of industries.

• Increase exposure to potential customers, suppliers and investors.

• Recognize your company’s success within the local business community and celebrate your team.

• Gain access to exclusive peer-to-peer learning and networking experiences.

• Connect with EY subject-matter resources for guidance on fostering long-term value creation.

The entrepreneur

• The entrepreneur must be the CEO or president of a private or public company who is primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company.

• The entrepreneur may be the original founder, a multigenerational family business leader, or a transformational CEO of a company or subsidiary who is not the founder.

• The entrepreneur must have been in the role for at least two years by the application deadline.

• Previous finalists and applicants who did not win are eligible to reapply.

• Former award winners may reapply if they have founded or transitioned to a new company.

The company

• Companies must have been in business for at least two years to be eligible.

• Companies are most competitive when they demonstrate long-term value.

• Only for-profit businesses may apply.

Judging criteria

The independent panel of judges evaluates nominees on a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to:

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Purpose

• Growth

• Impact

• Financial performance