Hull Youth Enterprise Awards 2016

Nominations are now open for a series Hull Youth Enterprise Awards 2016 that recognise Hull's enterprising schools and businesses.

The awards, which are organised by Hull City Council in partnership with the Hull Youth Enterprise Bank, include the following categories:
Most enterprising school in Hull 2016
The business that has done the most to promote an enterprise culture in the city 2016
The Sheila Waudby Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2016
Most Enterprising Teacher 2016
The Jane Disbrey Enterprising Student Award 2016
Best Newcomer School to Enterprise Education 2016

Special Awards
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Award
Lee Creamer Youth Enterprise Leadership Award
Jack Brignall Youth Enterprise Award

The awards are sponsored by local businesses and organisations from across the city. This year's award winners will be announced in Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Guildhall in November.

The deadline for completed entry forms will be Thursday 1 October and judging will be completed by Saturday 10 October.

Winners will be invited to receive their award at the celebration event on Friday 18 November at the Guildhall as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The winning schools will receive an engraved plaque and £200 to further develop enterprise activity.

Councillor Martin Mancey, said: "I look forward to welcoming the nominations for these awards from across the city as we look to develop Hull's entrepreneurial culture amongst our young people.

"The Council in partnership with the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership is committed to supporting our enterprising young people and we are more than aware that the young people of this city are our future, and we want them to move forward in life equipped with the right skills to build successful careers."

Nick Sangwin, MD of the Sangwin Group Chair of Global Entrepreneurship Week Planning Group, added: "As the Chair of the Global Entrepreneurship Week Planning Group I am pleased that this year the awards will go ahead thanks to the support of sponsors.

"There is no doubt that Hull as a city has real commitment through the Youth Enterprise Partnership to develop the enterprising skills of young people. With the right support and encouragement Hull's young people are truly enterprising, and whilst not all will pursue an entrepreneurial career in the future, the majority of them will most certainly use their skills to help impact their outlook on life and in the workplace."

Call for budding young entrepreneurs

Young people across the city are invited to pitch their business ideas to former Apprentice star Ruth Badger for the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge this year.

Students will have the opportunity to enter the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge under three different categories including Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Business Idea for 16-24 year olds.

Entrants must be living in Hull, East Riding, Scarborough or Ryedale area, and have an enterprising idea for a new business, a co-operative, a community project or an enterprising school or college project.

Prizes for each category include:

·        Primary School - up to £500

·        Secondary School - up to £750

·        Post 16 / Business idea for 16-24 year olds - up to £1,200

Councillor Martin Mancey, Portfolio Holder with responsibility for employment, said:

“As a Council we have a real commitment to developing an enterprise culture amongst our young people through the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership, so that they in turn can grasp any future opportunities presented to them through the work they do.

“I am pleased that once again Ruth has committed her support to this enterprise challenge and we look forward to working with young entrepreneurs like Millie Notarantonio last year, who went on to win many awards including the Most Enterprising Student at the Youth Enterprise Awards 2015.”

13 year-old Millie Notarantonio of Millie Rose, winner of the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge 2015, said:

"I was really pleased to win the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge last year which meant that I could purchase a new multi-heat press, so I was able to provide a wider range of personalised products  and attract many new customers.

"Since I won I’ve had the opportunity to speak at a National Careers Week in Hull and represented young entrepreneurs at a meeting with the Shadow Small Business Minister, Bill Esterson MP, about what the government needs to do to support young entrepreneurs.

“There is no doubt that without the support of Ruth, I would not have got as far as I have with my business idea."

Ruth Badger added: "I am very passionate about enterprise and ensuring young people have the opportunity to engage in it. Out of all the cities and towns in the UK that I work with, I believe that Hull are the best at engaging real entrepreneurs and successful businesses in partnering up with future young entrepreneurs, and that is why I set up this competition in this area with the Hull City Council seven years ago.

"I want to encourage young people in Hull and the East Riding to come forward and grasp the opportunity to develop their idea on their own especially if they need some extra confidence with financial resource and mentoring."

The deadline for entries is October 1 2016. www.hullbadgers.co.uk