EY Entrepreneur of the Year Program 2026

About

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Program 2026 recognizes and celebrates visionary leaders of high-growth businesses, offering them high-profile recognition, networking opportunities, and access to EY’s global ecosystem of expertise.

Benefits

• 🏆High-Profile Recognition
  High-profile recognition at national, regional and global levels
• 📈Increased Visibility
  Increased visibility among investors, customers and strategic partners
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Opportunities to network with accomplished entrepreneurs across industries
• 🎓Peer-to-Peer Learning
  Peer-to-peer learning with business leaders facing similar growth challenges
• 🌐Access to EY’s Global Ecosystem
  Access to EY’s global ecosystem of expertise, insights and thought leadership

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a CEO, President or equivalent senior leader
• Must be primarily responsible for the company’s performance
• Must have held their leadership role for at least two years by the application deadline
• Eligible companies must be a for-profit business
• Must have been in operation for a minimum of two years
• Must generate at least US$10 million in annual revenue

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors