David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards-Open for Applications

The David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards are in their eigth year and nurture the enterprising spirit in Business, the Arts and in the Social community.

Business to Arts, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Business Innovation Centres, Incubation Centres and Enterprise Support Agencies work with the David Manley Award Committee in implementing the Award scheme.

This unique award programme run in David’s memory, rewards emerging arts, business and social entrepreneurs with the ‘Gift of Time’ from some of the country’s leading experts in key business fields.

The overall winner receives over €100,000 worth of services and support, along with €10,000 in cash.

Each of the 2 category runners up receive €1,000 in cash.

All 9 shortlisted entrants (3 from each category) receive mentoring support and access to financial and administrative software.

To download this year's call for nominations click here.

The closing date for receipt of nominations is 15 September 2011.