Celebrating Youth Entrepreneurship
In its third edition, the National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) celebrates the achievements of outstanding individuals who have displayed entrepreneurial qualities contributed to the startup ecosystem. We hope to inspire and encourage entrepreneurial ambition in youths, and engage youths with the global innovation and entrepreneurship community. An esteemed panel assessed some 30 applicants and have presented the following individuals as awardees.
NYEA 2020 Awardees
Here's what happened at Central Judging!
About the Judging Process
To be honoured on the NYEA Awardee list, qualifying candidates in one of the categories below went through a three-stage process of completing and submitting and application form, a personal essay, and finally, a highly competitive central judging round.
Categories
Pre-University
For local and international students (up to the age of 22) who are currently studying in a Junior College, Polytechnic, High School or Institute of Technical Education.
Open Category
For local and international individuals up to the age of 35 (as of 1 Jan 2020). Current university students are welcome to apply in this category.
Impact Entrepreneur of the Year
For local and international individuals up to the age of 35 (as of 1 Jan 2020), who have demonstrated a purpose-driven approach and proven meaningful engagement and value to society.
Special Award – *SCAPE Most Innovative Startup
This is a special award that is in its inaugural year. It seeks out entrepreneurs who have challenged the norms and developed innovative businesses or products for the market.
Judging Rubircs
At the central judging round, nominees were judged on the following
Achievements in Entrepreneurship
Contributions to Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and/or Community through Entrepreneurship
Initiating novel efforts for community building and knowledge sharing, volunteering for entrepreneurship outreach events, held positions in school / national entrepreneurship societies, demonstrate social responsibility in his/her business.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Perseverance to overcome adversity, exceptional leadership skills, articulating a convincing mission, vision and aspiration, forward thinking and independent mindset.
Judging Panel
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