"Business excellence is central to a robust and competitive Australian economy so Westpac is a proud supporter of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. As Australia’s first bank, Westpac was founded by pioneering entrepreneurs and today, we are committed to nurturing innovation and business excellence to help our customers achieve all their financial goals."

Peter Hanlon, Group Executive, Retail and Business Banking, Westpac

Sponsor

"Australia’s ability to produce high calibre business leaders who are capable of delivering innovative, growing and sustainable businesses has never been as evident as it is today. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program recognises and celebrates these great success stories. It is with much pleasure that Qantas, an airline founded on innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, is proud to support the next generation of business leaders through this program."

Derek Baines, General Manager Business Accounts,
Qantas Airways

Supporters

"Austrade is proud to support the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards, which celebrate the important contribution these innovative leaders are making through the creation of new business opportunities. Around the globe, Austrade supports the extraordinary efforts of dynamic business people as they strive to bring their ideas onto the world stage. These awards acknowledge individuals who help to create Australia’s international reputation as a source of innovative, high-quality products and ideas."

Peter O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer, Austrade

 


"Decideware is proud to provide the secure and efficient web-based, decision making software platform that enables the Entrepreneur Of The Year judges to make a consistent assessment of each finalist against the judging criteria. As an innovative and dynamnic technology-based company, we applaud those entrepreneurs who harness the power of innovation to build successful businesses."

Derek Groom, Director, Decideware Development

"In the relatively new world of clean energy and other emerging clean technologies, entrepreneurial vision is vital to commercialising your technology and getting it to market. As the peak body representing Australia’s clean energy sector, the Clean Energy Council is pleased to be associated with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program and its recognition of Australia’s most outstanding entrepreneurial talent progressing the boundaries of industry evolution and improvement."
  
Matthew Warren, Chief Executive, Clean Energy Council

"Rowland is a leading Australian corporate communication consultancy. Our value comes from helping our clients to use communication as a tool to achieve their strategic and business objectives. We are proud to support the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program and celebrate those Australians who are building successful and dynamic companies."

Helen Besly, Managing Director, Rowland

Regional supporter

"Entrepreneurial spirit is critical to South Australia's economic future. The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) works with the South Australian Centre for Innovation to encourage innovation, facilitate venture capital and attract investment. Entrepreneurs are a catalyst for achieving a better economy. DTED is pleased to sponsor the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards."

South Australian Department of Trade and Economic Development

Regional supporter

"As the leading business and industry development agency of the NSW Government, the Department of Industry and Investment provides a wide range of support programs to help businesses achieve their full potential. We congratulate the finalists and winners of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year, whose innovation and enterprises are making our state the hub of Australian business."

Barry Buffier, Deputy Director General, Department of Industry and Investment
(State and Regional Development)

The Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur Of The Year National award in Australia is awarded in conjunction with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship