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Objective

This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual in business who embodies the vision, creativity, and resilience required to thrive as a solopreneur. It recognises those who demonstrate exceptional enterprise development by identifying opportunities, setting objectives, formulating ideas, taking risks, making decisions, and driving forward for success. This category highlights the determination and perseverance that solopreneurs bring to building and sustaining their businesses.

 

Questions

  1. Briefly describe your business and the unique value it provides. What sets your brand apart, and how do you meet the needs of your customers?
  2. What inspired you to pursue the solopreneur path, and what strategies or habits have helped you stay focused and resilient on your journey?
  3. What have been the key drivers of your business’s growth and success? Did you meet your performance targets in 2024, and how did you measure your progress? Provide two examples of marketing or promotional strategies that significantly contributed to your achievements.
  4. How do you engage with and support other local businesses, entrepreneurs, or communities? Highlight any partnerships, collaborations, or initiatives that have enhanced your business impact.

 

Please note: Financial details will be requested at time of interview, and entrepreneurial characteristics with dynamic and measurable systems in place, to monitor performance, financial controls, marketing and sales growth will be taken into account.

 


County Wexford Solopreneur of the Year Award

County Wexford Solopreneur of the Year Award

Company/Individual Information

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Detailed Information

Please give clear and concise information in each of the following areas. This criteria will form the basis of the judges decision.
I hereby consent, if selected as a County Wexford Business Awards shortlisted applicant or winner, to the release and use of my name, business name, and photographs taken of me, with the understanding that no compensation will be provided for such use. All competitive and financial information shall remain confidential unless I give express written approval for its release. Furthermore, I confirm that the information I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that whilst every care has been taken to ensure that advice and feedback given on this programme is correct, neither County Wexford Chamber nor our sponsors will accept any responsibility for loss, damage, etc., arising from or occasioned by the implementation of such advice.

Completed application forms must be submitted online by 5.00pm on FRIDAY, February 14, 2025.

An independent judging panel will review all applications received and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8th, at Whites of Wexford Hotel | Business Centre – time will be advised. Telephone Interviews are NOT an option.

County Wexford Business Awards Gala Ceremony

Friday, May 23, 2025 | Whites of Wexford Hotel, Abbey Street, Wexford Dress: Black Tie Drinks Reception: 6.45pm sharp Seated: Promptly 7.30pm

Tickets: €120 plus VAT per person