2020 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award--Applications Due February 29
mark...@lists.dpi.wi.gov
Good Afternoon Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship Educators!
Ernst & Young, Junior Achievement, and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction would like to give recognition to a students between 5th and 12th grades for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
One winner will receive a scholarship or cash prize of $1,000. Winner will also be recognized at the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame and Ernst & Young Regional Award Banquet. All finalists will be promoted and shown on the JA of Wisconsin YouTube Channel and the DPI Young Entrepreneur of the Year page.
A winner will be chosen based on business success, growth potential, and social involvement. The selection committee also considers the entrepreneur's age when the business was started and any special challenges that had to be faced, strategic direction, innovation, personal integrity, and leadership.
The completed application and video must be received by February 29, 2020. The Young Entrepreneur Application and Cover letter are attached. In addition to the application materials, click here to see finalists from the past few years (including: videos, websites, case studies, and more!!!). Showcasing all of the past Wisconsin Young Entrepreneur of the Year winners/finalists is an outstanding way to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week 2020 on February 15 – 22nd. Additional information about the National Entrepreneurship Week can be found at https://www.natleshipweek.org/.
If you have any questions or clarifications about this opportunity, please feel free to contact me at 608.267.9253 or via email timothy...@dpi.wi.gov. We look forward to hearing about your Young Entrepreneurs! In addition, if you have anyone planning on competing in Business Growth Plan (EBG) event at SCDC, please share this information with your young entrepreneur!
Tim Fandek | Education Consultant
WI Department of Public Instruction | Career and Technical Education
Marketing, Management, & Entrepreneurship
Wisconsin DECA Chartered Association Advisor
(608) 267-9253 | timothy...@dpi.wi.gov
