Award categories
Edge Upstarts Awards 2006 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 initiative, accountability and community impact.
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 vision, ambition and tenacity.
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.
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.
Social Enterprise Mentor of the Year
This award is to recognise the person who has inspired and encouraged employees to develop confidence, 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.
Social Enterprise Trainee of the Year
This award is to recognise the trainee, of any age, who has achieved the most on-the-job. The judges will be looking for initiative, hard work and commitment.
Social Enterprise Team of the Year
This award is to recognise a team that has worked together to maximise the positive impact of the social business and its contribution to the community. The judges will be looking for team effort, co-operation and community impact.
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