Judges will be looking for evidence of:  
  • Sound business planning
  • A clear unique selling point 
  • Originality and entrepreneurial flair 
  • A focus on addressing a gap in the market 
  • Strategic forecasting and research and development 
  • An original idea with a strong business case behind it 
Details of nominating Business School

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* 1. Business School name

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* 2. Name of Business School contact for correspondence

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* 3. Role of contact at the Business School

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* 4. Address for correspondence

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* 5. Email address of correspondence

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* 6. Telephone number (include dialling code)

Details of nominated candidate

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* 7. Name of candidate

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* 8. Name of candidate's business

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* 9. Candidate's business website

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* 10. Email address of candidate

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* 11. Telephone number (include dialling code)

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* 12. Address for correspondence

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* 13. Country

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* 14. Name of course attended at the Business School

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* 15. Course mode (select one of the following)

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* 16. Date of MBA graduation / expected date of graduation (MM/YY)

Date

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* 17. Date business founded:

Date

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* 18. Period of trading:

Date

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* 19. Please give your elevator pitch as to why your nominee should win this award
(100 words maximum)

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* 20. Using the judging criteria, please explain why this business and its founder(s) are being nominated for the MBA Startup of the Year award 2022/2023. We are looking for evidence of a sound business plan, unique selling point, and originality; along with a strong business case, but also a commitment to a sustainable future
(we recommend 1,000 words)

* Nominees must be nominated by their respective Business School. Please note that in the event that your candidate is shortlisted, the Business School contact (or a nominated representative) will be required to attend the award ceremony and accompany their candidate at the AMBA & BGA Gala Dinner in London (or via online video conference in the event that AMBA & BGA can't host a physical awards event) in December 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to send through their photo, biography and answer a question to why they should win this award, for PR purposes. Prior to an interview with our judging panel the nominee will also be required to send additional information to accompany the entry.

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