Edge Upstarts
Award categories
Edge Upstarts Awards 2008 reflected the need to recognise excellence in all aspects of social enterprise, including providing a rich learning environment for the young and disadvantaged.
The judges particularly looked for evidence of sustainability, community impact, and skills development.
Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year
This award recognised and encouraged the next generation of social entrepreneurs under 30 years of age. The winner possessed the vision and drive to be a successful social entrepreneur. The judges looked for ambition, tenacity and a commitment to social enterprise.Social Entrepreneur of the Year
This award recognised the person who best represented the qualities and attributes of a successful social entrepreneur. The judges looked for initiative, determination and resilience.Social Enterprise of the Year
This award recognised the organisation that clearly represented the qualities and attributes of a successful social enterprise. The judges looked for transferability of the business model, sustainability and community impact.Social Enterprise Trainee of the Year
This award recognised the trainee, of any age, who developed their skills the most on-the-job. The judges looked for initiative, hard work and commitment.Useful links
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