SBA Young Entrepreneur*: Candidate must not have reached the age of 30 by June 1, 2011 to be eligible. Evidence of three (3) year success in sales, profits, increased jobs, innovative products, demonstrated entrepreneurial potential. (*Financial criteria required)
Who is eligible to be nominated for this award?
To be considered a young entrepreneur, the individual must serve as a majority owner and operate or bear principal responsibility for operating a small business with a three year track record, and who will not have reached the age of 30 by June 1, 2011.
1. Evidence of success as measured by sales and profits.
2. Increased employment opportunities created by the nominee’s business.
3. Development and/or utilization of innovative or creative business methods.
4. Demonstrated entrepreneurial potential necessary for long-term business success
and economic growth.