2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year programme will celebrate ‘the art of entrepreneurship’.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year programme.
Entrepreneurs from emerging, established, and international businesses operating across all industry sectors across the island of Ireland are invited to submit their nominations between now and 2 March 2023.
“The impact of our indigenous business sector, both locally and globally, is hugely significant”
The theme for this year’s programme is The Art of Entrepreneurship. This year EY will recognise and celebrate entrepreneurs who apply their unique vision and skill to create and build businesses that leave a valuable and lasting impact on the local communities and the economies in which they operate.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme is open to entrepreneurs from all sectors and growth stages in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The awards programme is divided into three categories – Emerging, Established, and International – with eight finalists chosen per category.
Its alumni community comprises more than 580 entrepreneurs representing some of the greatest business minds across the island of Ireland. Collectively these businesses employ more than 200,000 people and generate revenues in excess of €23bn.
“We are very excited to invite entrepreneurs from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to submit their nominations for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 programme,” said Roger Wallace, partner lead for EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ireland.
“Over the past 26 years this programme has gone from strength to strength and has become an important part of our entrepreneurial ecosystem. The impact of our indigenous business sector, both locally and globally, is hugely significant. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Programme exists to celebrate and inspire talented and brave entrepreneurs who seize the opportunity to do things differently and achieve great success in the process.
“At EY we are proud to support entrepreneurs who are actively seeking to take their businesses to the next level. Over the years, we’ve had applications from a diverse range of sectors including tech, life sciences, food, construction, retail, manufacturing and more. We are keen to receive nominations, across industries, age groups, gender, location, and background. In addition, to being part of our exciting awards programme, the selected finalists will join our illustrious alumni – a truly unique group of leading entrepreneurs who continuously support and drive each other to ever greater heights.”
Sustainability award
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Sustainability Award will also be presented to one of the finalists in recognition of their business’ significant contribution towards achieving and ensuring environmental sustainability.
“The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Sustainability award recognises entrepreneurs who are making a genuine difference in the critical area of environmental sustainability,” Wallace explained.
“This award celebrates those business leaders who are taking an innovative approach to provide sustainable solutions to today’s important environmental challenges and ultimately to protect the future of our planet for future generations.”
Main image at top: Launching the programme are: Roger Wallace, partner lead, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year; Anne Heraty, chair EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Judging panel; Martin McKay, founder and CEO Texthelp and EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland 2022; and Eimear McCrann, EY Entrepreneur of The Year lead, Ireland
