Search on for top entrepreneurs

MANILA, Philippines - The SGV Foundation has announced the launch of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines 2015 program. This the 11th year of the program, which aims to recognize the inspiring men and women who demonstrate the winning vision, determination and innovative mindset that empower them to transform industries and drive social and economic change.

Since its inception in 2003, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines program has become one of the most prestigious events for the local business community. The program recognizes the strength, dynamism and resilience of Filipino entrepreneurs who take the lead in founding and operating sustainable, successful enterprises. The program will run for 10 months from the start of the nomination period this January 2015 until the awarding of winners in October 2015.

The search is open to all Filipino entrepreneurs. To be eligible, a nominee has to be a Filipino business owner or founder who is primarily responsible for the growth of his or her company. The nominee must still be active in business, which must have been in operation for at least two years. A completed nomination form, audited financial statements and other documents are required for a nomination to be considered for further judging. Nominations to the award will now be accepted until May 31, 2015.

There will be five award categories for this year: Master Entrepreneur, Small Business Entrepreneur, Social Entrepreneur, Woman Entrepreneur, and Young Entrepreneur. From among these category winners will emerge the Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines 2015, who will represent the country in the 2016 World Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2016.

The theme for the 2015 program is “Game Changers.” Program director, Antonette Tionko, said: “An entrepreneur understands that winning the game often means changing it for the better. Capitalizing on their strategic vision, they see the possibilities and opportunities that others cannot. They bring about positive transformation by applying creative innovation infused with dauntless determination. As game changers, entrepreneurs support a greater purpose, which is to improve the current business landscape.”

For nomination forms and other information, contact the Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines secretariat at 891-0307 local 7766 or e-mail at [email protected].