Award categories

Edge Upstarts Awards 2008 reflects the need to recognise excellence in all aspects of social enterprise, including providing a rich learning environment for the young and disadvantaged.

This year, the judges will be particularly looking for evidence of sustainability, community impact, and skills development.

Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year

This award is to recognise and encourage the next generation of social entrepreneurs under 30 years of age. The winner will possess the vision and drive to be a successful social entrepreneur. The judges will be looking for ambition, tenacity and a commitment to social enterprise.

Make a nomination for Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Social Entrepreneur of the Year

This award is to recognise the person who best represents the qualities and attributes of a successful social entrepreneur. The judges will be looking for initiative, determination and resilience.

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Social Enterprise of the Year

This award is to recognise the organisation that clearly represents the qualities and attributes of a successful social enterprise. The judges will be looking for transferability of the business model, sustainability and community impact.

Make a nomination for Social Enterprise of the Year

Social Enterprise Mentor of the Year

This award is to recognise the person who has inspired and encouraged others to develop confidence and life and job skills by sharing their expertise willingly over the long-term. The judges will be looking for the ability to motivate in a person who is exceptionally approachable, sincere and trustworthy.

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Social Enterprise Trainee of the Year

This award is to recognise the trainee, of any age, who has developed their skills the most on-the-job. The judges will be looking for initiative, hard work and commitment.

Make a nomination for Social Enterprise Trainee of the Year