Best Young Businessperson (Under 40)

Sponsored by O’Hare & McGovern                     

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Friday 18th July 2025 at midnight

CRITERIA: Open to individuals, under the age of 40 by the closing date for entries who can demonstrate exceptional ambition, vision and leadership either within a business, organisation or operating as a sole trader.

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PLEASE NOTE:

Once you begin your application, you cannot save your progress. If you wish, you can prepare your answers to questions below in advance on a Word Document, then copy and paste your answers into the application form which you can access by clicking on the ‘ENTER NOW’ button at the bottom of this page.

LIST OF QUESTIONS:

  1. Provide an overview of your achievements in your career so far. (500 words max.)
  2. Provide details of your contribution to the development of the business over the past two years. (500 words max.)
  3. Describe the key characteristics that you believe have made you a successful businessperson. (500 words max.)
  4. What are the key issues and challenges that you have faced and overcome as a young businessperson? (500 words max.)
  5. How do you plan to maintain this level of growth and productivity for the future? (500 words max.)