Eligibility called out for Businessmen to participate in the "Entrepreneur of the Year 2025" recognition event
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards are back for 2025, celebrating diverse entrepreneurial achievements across various sectors such as healthtech, clean energy, food production, fashion, education, fintech, and more. The event, which will take place in multiple countries, offers a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative businesses and significant contributions.
In New Zealand, finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program were announced in early August 2025, with winners in each category set to be revealed later in the year. The ultimate national title winner will represent New Zealand at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year global event in 2026. Last year's global event was held in Monaco, where finalists from 43 countries competed for the world title.
The categories for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards vary by region. For instance, Estonia’s 2025 Entrepreneurship Award includes 7 categories like Exporter, Innovator, Family Enterprise, Industry Digitaliser, Tourism Developer, and Sustainability Developer. Business News Australia’s Young Entrepreneur Awards have 24 categories ranging broadly from Finance to Social Responsibility and Sustainability.
While specific application deadlines and detailed entry requirements for the 2025 cycle are not explicitly stated in the current results, they are typically set months ahead of finalist announcements. Entrepreneurial awards generally require applicants or nominees to demonstrate innovation, business growth, and social or economic impact. These assessments are often made by a judging panel including past winners and industry leaders.
For the most precise and updated application details for the 2025 cycle, please refer to the official EY Entrepreneur of the Year website or relevant local award bodies. Applications are accepted until October 1, 2025.
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year award is a significant event for recognizing and rewarding entrepreneurs' contributions. The award ceremony, which will traditionally be attended by well-known entrepreneurs, heads of state structures, and institutions for economic development and business development, will take place in Moscow in April 2026. All submitted applications will be published on the project website http://entrepreneursofyear.ru/participants.
In addition to the annual "Entrepreneur of the Year" award, there are two special categories: "Breakthrough of the Year" and "Business with Heart". The "Breakthrough of the Year" award is given at the discretion of the jury. "Business with Heart" is a traveling category, with a red heart on a marble pedestal, which aims to promote regional brands, products, and support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
For participation inquiries, you can contact Elena Ismagilova at [email protected] or phone: +7(910) 519-48-98.
New categories for 2025 include "Consulting", "Creative Industry", "Media", "Unmanned Systems", and "Domestic Tourism Development". The award ceremony will be held in 29 categories.
Participants will be informed individually about the venue and time of the award ceremony.
Entrepreneurs in the finance sector might consider applying for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards, as Business News Australia’s Young Entrepreneur Awards has a category specifically for finance. Additionally, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in Russia for 2025 introduces new categories like Consulting and Media, which could be of interest to various business ventures, including entrepreneurship in the creative industry or media.
