Search for the stars of the future

Rotherham Youth Enterprise (RYE), which provides help and support to young business owners, has launched its Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards with UK Steel Enterprise.  

The awards, now in their ninth year, cover all sectors and aim to celebrate and promote the best businesses run by young people in Rotherham. 

While the latest figures show that companies from multiple industry sectors have already entered, there is still time to apply before the closing date on Monday, October 20.

Entrants for this year’s awards so far included technology, services and retail companies, alongside food and drink and business services.

Darren McDool, business coach from Rotherham Youth Enterprise, said: “From the entries we have received so far, it is great to see so many different sectors represented, but there’s still time for young entrepreneurs to enter and give themselves the chance to be recognised for their achievements.

“Previous winners have reaped the rewards from this competition and we would love to see other Rotherham-based enterprises enjoying the same benefits.”

There are four categories: Best New Start-Up, Business Most Determined to Succeed, Best Established Business and Most Innovative Business.

One of the winners will then be awarded the main prize of Rotherham Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Entry forms are available by contacting Rotherham Youth Enterprise at www.rother ham.gov.uk/rye and completing the enquiry form or by finding Rotherham Youth Enterprise on Facebook.

For more information contact Darren McDool on 0114 2695053 or Jackie Frost on 01709 380906.