Search is on for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 in KSA

EY has announced the launch of the Entrepreneur of The Year (EOY) 2016 award in Saudi Arabia for the third year in a row. The event will be held on April  20 in Jeddah. The program celebrates the success of entrepreneurs who build and lead successful, growing and dynamic businesses. The event has been running globally for 29 years in 150 cities across 60 countries. Ahmed I. Reda, Office Managing Partner at EY, Jeddah and Entrepreneur Of The Year Leader at EY, said: “This is a milestone year for the EOY program. Globally, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the EOY program. We are thrilled to be holding the Saudi Arabia EOY program once again this year; continuing to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs for their vision, innovation, courage, and leadership in building and growing successful businesses. We will continue to support Saudi entrepreneurs that build businesses to influence the way we live, the products and services we depend on, and the economic vibrancy of our local communities and global markets. Supporting entrepreneurs is not just a goal that we seek alone, but one that the Government of Saudi Arabia has continued to foster for many years.” This year’s EOY will focus on medium-sized enterprises. The winner of the EOY award will go on to represent Saudi Arabia at the globally renowned World EOY award ceremony in Monte Carlo in June 2016,  competing against fellow candidates from over 60 nations for the title of World EOY. To be eligible for consideration, nominees must be Saudi owners/founders who are primarily responsible for the daily operations and recent performance of a privately held business (not a subsidiary or division), that is based or has chief operations in Saudi Arabia, has a minimum of 50 employees on its payroll and is at least three years old. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success. Self-nominations are encouraged and there is no fee to enter. To apply, entrants may contact EY Jeddah at -221 (12) 966+8400.