Entrepreneur of the Year

For this category, here's what we're looking for…

Entrepreneurs play a vital role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and generating economic growth. This award celebrates an individual who has transformed a business idea into a successful venture through vision, determination, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Judges will look for someone who has identified an opportunity in the market and successfully turned it into a thriving business. Entrants should demonstrate ambition, resilience, innovation, and a clear ability to overcome challenges while achieving sustainable growth.

The award recognises individuals who have made a significant impact through their leadership, commercial success, and contribution to the local economy. Judges will also consider evidence of business growth, innovation, customer engagement, and future potential.

Basic criteria:

• Must be a business residing in the Borough of Tameside.
• Must be a business which is currently actively trading.
• The business must have a good compliance record with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
• Must employ at least one Tameside resident.

Please complete your application below, adding your logo and any supporting files. Once we have received your form we will confirm receipt of your entry via email. If you have any questions, please contact Dean Kleban on 07725 480744 or email us at tamesidemeansbusiness@tameside.gov.uk.