PCCI to award outstanding young entrepreneurs

he Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business organization, welcomes nominations for the 2016 PCCI Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Awards until September 16, 2016.

The awards recognize the invaluable role of entrepreneurs in nationbuilding. By highlighting successful young role models for their exceptional talents and contributions, the PCCI hopes to further motivate existing and emerging entrepreneurs

Award categories are Young Entrepreneur in North Luzon, in South Luzon, in the national capital region, in the Visayas and in Mindanao. From among them will be selected the Young Entrepreneur in the Philippines.

The awards will be conferred during the 42nd Philippine Business Conference of PCCI at Marriott Grand Ballroom this October.

A nominee must have founded his own business and achieved significant success with unique marketing approach or products/ services. He must be a shareholder or a management-member of the enterprise operating for at least two years (January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2015).

All national and local membercompanies of PCCI can nominate candidates. Other business organizations, industry and trade associations and civic organization may also nominate. Young entrepreneurs may also directly apply.

Official nomination and entry forms are available at the PCCI office at the 3rd floor, Commerce and Industry Plaza, Campus Avenue corner Park Avenue, McKinley Town Center in Fort Bonifacion in Taguig City. Details are available at www.philippinechamber. com or tel. 846-81-96 local 102 / 107.

The awards criteria that the the Board of Judges will apply are innovation and creativity (30%), business acumen (20%), vision and leadership qualities (20%), job generation (10%), integrity and influence (10%), and community involvement (10%).