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The “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” competition is being launched with the support of SMBDA 28.11.19

For the first time ever, the ‘EY Entrepreneur of The Year’ program has officially opened for nominations. Founded by EY, it is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs.

EY Azerbaijan has teamed up with the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the 2019-2020 “EY Entrepreneur Of The Year” program.

The focus of this year’s program is small and medium sized businesses (SMB), and enterprises from all sectors across Azerbaijan are invited to submit their applications until 15 January 2020. The finalists for 2019-2020 program and the ultimate winner of the national competition shall be announced on 11 March 2020.

EY “Entrepreneur of the Year” Program implemented in more than 60 countries around the world, promotes entrepreneurial activities and becomes a facilitator for sharing leadership characteristics and achievements of successful business people with potential entrepreneurs. The program is open to entrepreneurs representing all sectors from all over Azerbaijan. For detailed information on who can put themselves forward for nomination and other questions regarding the “EY Entrepreneur Of The Year” program, please visit - https://www.ey.com/az/eoy

The finalists and a winner will be selected by an independent panel of judges, comprising respected entrepreneurs, top-managers from state-run companies, representatives of international financial institutions.

The “EY Entrepreneur Of The Year” Azerbaijan program is supported by BP and the International Bank of Azerbaijan.