Description
The ABEX Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award is presented to an entrepreneur between the ages of 18-35 who has demonstrated success in launching and operating a new or existing business. Eligible candidates must offer a product and/or service; have long-term goals with corresponding strategies and have a demonstrated ability to innovate in response to marketplace challenges, resulting in a significant competitive advantage. Special consideration will be given to those who display an innovative approach to entrepreneurship.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this award, the organization must:
- Be a for-profit business.
- Demonstrate financial viability by submitting financial statements.
- Have been operating in Saskatchewan for at least two years as of April 1, 2025.
- Not have been the recipient of this award in the previous year.
- Not have won Business of the Year the previous year.
- Not currently serve as a board member or staff of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.
- Be the ages of 18-35 as of April 1, 2025.
Evaluation Criteria
To be successful in this category, organizations should ideally:
- Demonstrate evidence of financial success.
- Include strategies for future goals.
Criteria
| Financial Statements |
| Safety Plan |
| Overall Application Quality |
| Business Concept, Strategies, Goals |
| Revenue-Generating Offerings |
| Business Idea Development Processes and Resources |
| Corporate Social Responsibility or ESG Practices |
| Leadership |
| Ability to Innovate and Adapt |
| Additional Recognition (pass or fail) |
| Understanding of Clients and Communities |