Deadline Date: September 09, 2026
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) Award recognizes visionary entrepreneurs who are building bold, innovative and transformative enterprises while contributing to India’s economic growth and development.
The program focuses on recognizing entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven leadership, business growth, innovation, long-term value creation, sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, diversity and inclusion, market expansion, talent development, and positive customer impact.
The awards recognize entrepreneurial journeys marked by resilience, innovation, and long-term impact. The recognition, visibility, and credibility businesses receive through this platform provide exceptional opportunities for entrepreneurs to enhance their reputation and expand their networks.
Finalists and winners receive extensive media visibility through leading media platforms such as CNBC-TV18 and The Economic Times, ensuring that their entrepreneurial stories gain significant recognition. They also become part of an exclusive global network of distinguished entrepreneurs, enabling them to build valuable relationships and collaborations.
Nominations can be submitted by anyone associated with a successful entrepreneur, including spouses, employees, bankers, attorneys, public relations managers, or entrepreneurs themselves. Self-nominations are encouraged, and applications must be submitted online along with all required supporting documents.
The nominee must be an owner or manager of a private or public company, be primarily responsible for the recent performance and success of the company or organization, and be an active member of the top management team. Self-nominations are encouraged. The final decision regarding award categories and recipients will be made by an independent panel of judges based on the quantity and quality of completed nominations.
For more information, visit EY.
