Nominations are now open for the MBA Entrepreneurial Venture Award 2013

 

This award is a celebration of Entrepreneurship. We aim to support business schools that encourage entrepreneurship and to acknowledge and reward creativity in MBAs.

As a leading member of the worldwide management community the Association of MBAs has developed the MBA Entrepreneurial Venture Award to encourage and promote the value of entrepreneurship in the current competitive climate and to highlight its importance in the global market.

 

The Association of MBAs invites you to nominate a student or alumnus/alumna for the MBA Entrepreneurial Venture Award who is an entrepreneur. The winner will be an individual that has founded an innovative and successful business. The winner will be given the opportunity to raise their business’ profile on an international stage and influence further entrepreneurial activity.

 

Click here to see previous winners

Criteria for entry 

To qualif y for the MBA Entrepreneurial Venture Award: 

The business must have been founded/co-founded by an MBA student/ alumnus/ alumna

The business must have been operational (i.e. selling/trading) for a minimum period of six months and maximum period of three years

The business can be based on any legal activity

The businesses must be put forward for this award by the business school where the founder studied their MBA.

 

How to enter

 

  

Download a PDF or Word nomination form by clicking one of the icons above.

The guidelines for submissions can be downloaded here

 

Schools are requested to sumbit their form by fax to +44 (0) 207 246 2687 or email to r.yarnit@mbaworld.com. 

 

1. The accredited business school selects an individual and their business to nominate for the MBA Entrepreneurial Venture Award 
2. The business school must inform the nominee of their intention to nominate
3. The business school submits their completed nomination form (one nomination per business school) by 19 June 2013
4. The nominee submits required documentation by August 2013
5. Shortlist will be announced in September 2013
6. The winner and finalists will be announced in November 2013 at the Association of MBAs’ Gala Dinner

 

Judging 

 

This is also a chance for individuals to showcase their business to high-profile judges at the forefront of entrepreneurship.

The winner of the award will be announced in November at the Association of MBAs’ Gala Dinner. The award will be presented in front of a prestigious gathering of business leaders, international deans and directors, distinguished MBA alumni and journalists. The Gala Dinner is sponsored by The Independent newspaper, the leading source for impartial advice and information on the MBA market.

 

 

Timetable

 

19 June 2013  - Nominations close

 

August 2013 - Nominees submit required documentation 

 

September 2013- Shortlist announced

 

November 2013 - Winner and finalists announced at the Association of MBAs Gala Dinner 

 

We look forward to receiving your nominations.