Vision, growth and people

Malta’s Best Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2017

George Carol Malta’s Best in Business Awards honours business organisations, companies, teams, executives and products on a collective platform for their business success in the current and previous year. Malta’s Best in Business Awards are unique, as it is the only independent business awards programme judged by an independent panel of judges and also members of the press and industry analysts. Previous judges in the awards programme hail from publications such as Harvard Business Journal, Business Insider, Malta Business Review, The Times, The Malta Independent. Winners include well-recognized brands such as Vodafone, DHL, MAPFRE Middlesea plc, STM Malta Trust & Company Management Limited, Dizz Group, Halmann Vella Group, Malta Gaming Authority, Ta’ Frenc Restaurant, Parallels, Satabank, among others, as well as many of the most innovative start-ups and up-and-coming companies, making these awards truly unique and exceptional.

Recognised as one of the most prestigious and glamorous business award local programmes, Malta’s Best in Business Awards celebrate the country’s most in- novative business organisations. The awards are also accredited with the EU’s European Network Enterprise and recognized by various international award programmes and affiliations.

Participation in the awards process elevates the nominee company’s brand, raising strong awareness through exposure to entrepreneurs, sponsors, judges and guests, many of whom may be seeking customers, alliances, M&A or other growth opportunities. The programme credentials participants, sponsors and nominees to investors, employees, and customers and gives you the opportunity to celebrate achievements and publicly recognise the contributions of the team who made it possible.

The finalists and winners receive great publicity in and beyond their communities, which contributes to valuable network building. It is not just an award — it is an ongoing community of leadership, networking, access to advisers, speaking engagements and media profiles and interviews.

Malta’s Best in Business Awards 2017 will bring together some of Malta’s top business people all competing for the most prestigious entrepreneurial awards in Malta. The event will culminate with a lavish black tie Gala Dinner, featuring a stand-up comedian, top entertainers, professional dancers, guest resident band and orchestra and the much awaited Best Awards ceremony, and fireworks display.

Submission process

Malta’s Best in Business Awards is held annually, covering all companies anywhere in Malta. Companies can submit any number of entries to any of the 25 award categories. In order to participate in the awards program, entrants need not be conducting business globally; in fact, many past winners operate locally, nationally, or regionally. Companies eligible to participate in multiple programs are encouraged to do so.

You can help identify these achievements through the Malta Business Review and add value by requesting corporate interviews, product or service feature, company highlight or additional content promoting your company to enhance chances of winning.

Nominate and vote for the professional service provider that has earned your trust, or for the restaurant that has become your go-to locale for a working lunch. From financial or investment companies to commercial businesses, to engineering and hospitality, from IT to Gaming, from the start-up to the SME, there is plenty to vote on in the following groups:

• Automotive •Business banking & finance • Construction • Food/Drink • General services • Manufacturing • Medical • Professional services • Real estate • Retail • Telecommunications • Energy/natural resources • Airlines/travel • Autos/transportation • Health/science • Technology • Media/entertainment • Economics • International reporting • Retail • Markets • Banking/Finance • Personal Finance • Small Business • Management/leadership/career

Award categories

Malta’s Best in Business Awards offers 25 award categories, including several exciting new offerings. Companies are allowed and encouraged to submit entries in multiple categories in Malta’s Best in Business Awards.

Judges

Malta’s Best in Business Awards are unique as it is the only independent business awards programme judged by an independent panel of high calibre business leaders and ex- perts, as well as members of the press and industry analysts. Each year, Malta’s Best in Business Awards assembles a topnotch judging panel to review and score all awards submissions. Having researched and covered numerous successful companies, products, and dynamic business personalities, the judges are well positioned to objectively evaluate the entry pool to determine the top companies, teams, executives and products from among the submissions.

Last year’s judging panel included eight judges from three countries, including well-recognised publications and organisations such as Maastricht University, DeBono School of Thinking and EEN.

Winners and benefits of winning

Winners in past Malta’s Best in Business Awards programmes span the spectrum, from up-andcoming businesses innovating in the marketplaceo blue-chip companies that form the bedrock of the Maltese economy. For further information please contact Margaret Brincat on 9940 6743 or email margaret@mbrpublications.net