Know someone between 16 and 30 years of age?  Have they been running their own business for less than 2 years?  If the answer to both questions is yes, then they could be the next NI Young Entrepreneur 2009.

This awards programme recognises and rewards the achievements of young people in business and applications are now being accepted for this prestigious competition with a top prize of £5,000 and the recognition of being the best young entrepreneur in Northern Ireland.  In total, there is more than £16,000 worth of prize money and over 30 individual awards up for grabs for Northern Ireland’s top business talent. 

If you would like some more details about the awards or want to nominate someone who you believe fits the bill of eircom Young Entrepreneur 2009 please contact Advantage at awards@advantage-ni.com. Alternatively, you can enter online at www.advantage-ni.com/awards.  Please note the entry deadline is Friday, 9th October 2009.

This programme is managed by Advantage, and supported by Invest Northern Ireland and eircom Northern Ireland.