Applications for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year are now officially closed. The national winner, along with the nomination winners, will be announced at the Gala event scheduled for 13 February.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year competition is a distinguished and one-of-a-kind program that brings together business leaders who demonstrate innovative thinking, a drive for success, and a commitment to creating positive impact in society.
This year marks the 7th edition of the program in Azerbaijan, which has already brought together a community of over 70 entrepreneurs.
This year’s competition features nominees from diverse sectors, including advertising, electrical equipment manufacturing, finance, travel, agriculture, alternative energy, education, IT, digital marketing, and more. We are pleased to present this year’s nominees:
Bakhtiyar Huseynov- Eel Electric, Electrical equipment manufacturer
Elgar Baghirov- Times Consulting, Advertising agency
Elmira Ismayilova - Best Place Restaurant & Jazz Club, Hospitality and Leisure & Entertainment
Elshad Abbasov- Embafinans, Non-banking credit organization
Fahri Mammadli- Fahri Travel, Travel agency & influencer blog
Gunay Mustafayeva – MedLife Hospital, Medical facility
Ilyas Ahmadov and Mehri Ahmadova – Berry Blues by We Grow, Blueberry cultivation company
Jeykhun Imanov - Jeykhun Imanov Studio, Digital Marketing, Branding & Design Agency
Konul Guliyeva- Safavy, Online education platform
Orkhan Mammadov – Green Life Engineering, Alternative energy solutions
Murad Hasanov – Clopos, IT Solutions provider
Mushfig Huseynov- AZSAFFRON, Producer of saffron and saffron-based products
Novruz Ismayilov- Manqal kömürü № 1, Producer of hazelnut shell–based bio coal
Rashad Abbasov – Neutron, Radiation safety/consulting
Rufat Babakishiyev – Crocusoft, Software Development, Mobile Apps & IT Solutions
Samir Karimov – Apar, bike-sharing service
Seymur Allahverdiyev - Amazon Travel, Travel agency
Ulvi Aslanov- Code Academy, Educational institution
Vugar Babayev- Lider Development, CRM and ERP solutions/Residential management platform
The winner of the competition will be selected by an independent jury that evaluates candidates based on four key pillars: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Purpose, Impact, and Growth. The jury members are well-known and highly respected representatives of the business community:
Aliya Azimova – Head of IFC Azerbaijan
Afgan Isayev – Vice President, SOCAR
Mir Jamal Pashayev – Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Pasha Holding
Gustaf Nobel – CEO, Conversus
Teyba Guliyeva – Regional Representative, Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking
The main sponsor of the program is ABB. The sponsor is bp. Additional support is provided by our partners APFM, Finansist, and Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan - AZPROMO.
The national winner will have the opportunity to represent Azerbaijan at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year competition, taking place in Monaco in May.
