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Startup CEO of the Year Award
For the chief executive of a startup in its first three years that has already proved its idea
About this category
The Startup CEO of the Year Award recognises the chief executive of a startup in its first three years that has already proved its idea.
The judges look at early traction, customers and revenue, funding or investment won, and the plan for growth.
Eligibility
Open to chief executives, managing directors and founders leading their business as CEO in any sector, of organisations based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome. The business, or their time as CEO, should be three years or less.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on early traction
- Customers and revenue
- Funding or investment won
- The plan for growth
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve as chief executive
- The decisions that made the difference
- How their people and stakeholders describe their leadership
Metrics
- Results in figures for the last one to three years
- People, customers or communities affected
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include a short account of the achievement
- The results in figures and a word from a board member
- Colleague or client
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