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What is The Entrepreneur of the Year ~ A Rotary-ASME Award?
Jointly organised by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and Rotary Club of Singapore, the Award is the oldest and most established accolade in Singapore that honours local entrepreneurs who have established and sustained a successful and profitable business.

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How long has the Award been established?
The Award was inaugurated in 1989 and is now in its 23^rd year.

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Who can participate in the Award?
The Award is open to all local entrepreneurs who satisfy the Award’s Qualifying Criteria. Nomination by third party is not compulsory for participation in the Award.

Executive Council Members of ASME, Directors of Rotary Club of Singapore and members of the Award Organising Committee are not eligible to participate.

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Can a past participant take part again?
The Award does not restrict the number of times a Candidate can take part in the Award as long as the Candidate fulfils the Award’s Qualifying Criteria.

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Is there a registration fee imposed upon entry submission?
No registration fee is required. However, all successful Candidates (known as Top Entrepreneurs) will be required to take up an Award Package upon announcement of their win.

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When is the submission deadline?
Submissions must reach the Award Secretariat by 12pm, Wednesday, 18 May 2011. Participants will be notified via email upon receipt of submission.

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Can Candidates participate if their Company’s Audited Financial Statements are not available?
Candidates must submit a copy of the audited financial statements for the three most recent financial years (2008 - 2010). These audited financial statements are to be Original Copies or Auditor-Certified True Copies. If the financial statements for Year 2010 have not been audited, the most recent Management Accounts will suffice.

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Will the submitted materials be kept confidential?
Access to submitted materials is kept strictly to the Award Secretariat and the Panel of Judges. They are used solely for judging and reference purposes and will be kept strictly confidential.

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Is there a pre-determined number of Top Entrepreneurs each year?
No. The number of Top Entrepreneurs selected is dependent on the overall quality of Candidates each year.

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Are there Award Categories for the Award?
Once selected, all Top Entrepreneurs will be interviewed and evaluated on Final Judging Day where the Overall Winner and four Sub-Category Award Winners will be selected. The results will be only announced at the Presentation Ceremony.

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Who are the Judges?
The Panel of Judges on Final Judging Day will comprise distinguished businessmen, academicians, senior Civil Servants and other invitees of high repute.