EY Jordan launches Entrepreneur of the Year award

AMMAN — EY Jordan has announced the launch of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Jordan award programme, under the theme “The Unstoppables”.

In its ninth cycle, the programme aims to recognise “remarkable leaders and individuals who are driven by the desire to better the world around them”, according to a statement issued by the organisers.

EY Jordan will be accepting nominations until October 7 for the Emerging EY Entrepreneur of the  Year award category, the statement said, adding that candidates may enter free of charge and obtain nomination forms by sending an e-mail or completing the online application.

To qualify for the Emerging EY Entrepreneur of the Year award category, candidates must demonstrate that they have introduced an innovative idea to the market, be owners or founders of a business (not a subsidiary or division) that enjoys stable financing either through revenue or financial backing, be directly responsible for their company’s daily operations and success, have a significant equity shareholding in their business and run a company that has been operating for over two years with a minimum of 10 employees, read the statement.

Furthermore, the business must have been either established or currently based in Jordan, or have headquarters or operations in the country, the statement said.

A distinguished panel of judges will assess the applications received based on entrepreneurial spirit, value creation, strategic direction, national and global impact, innovation and personal integrity/purpose-driven leadership, according to the statement.

“The EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Jordan programme gives us the opportunity to celebrate a very special group of determined men and women who have persevered and flourished in the face of challenges,” Waddah Barkawi, managing partner of EY for the Levant, Iraq and Libya, EY entrepreneur of the year country leader and EY Jordan partner was quoted as in the statement as saying.

The global Entrepreneur of the Year programme, now in its 33rd year, was launched to recognise the accomplishments and endeavours of exceptional entrepreneurs from around the world, the statement said, adding that the programme has grown to encompass more than 145 cities across 60 countries.

According to the statement, EY is “a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services”.