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You’re a successful entrepreneur.

You’re between 19 and 35.

Get recognized!

Apply today for the prestigious Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA) presented by the Business Development Bank of Canada!

The YEA, which will be presented for the 22nd year, pay tribute to outstanding Canadian young entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves not only by their success in business, but also by their creativity, innovative spirit and community involvement. There will be one winning business per province and territory.

Eligibility criteria

- be a Canadian citizen

- be between 19 and 35 years old on December 31, 2009

- be a manager and have been actively involved in the company’s daily management for a minimum of two years as of December 31, 2009

- own at least 20% of the company’s capital stock

Why apply for a YEA?

The YEA winners will benefit from:

- nationwide media visibility

- unparalleled opportunities for networking with other entrepreneurs

- valuable media relations training

- many skills development opportunities

As a YEA winner, you will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the awards gala which will take place on October 20, 2009 in Ottawa during Small Business Week^®. During an inspiring and colourful ceremony, your accomplishments will be publicly acknowledged and celebrated by over 350 business people, representatives of BDC and its partners, and representatives of the various levels of government.

You can fill out the nomination form available online (www.bdc.ca/yea) or in a BDC branch. The deadline for submitting your nomination is June 24, 2009.

Your nomination can be emailed at yea@bdc.ca or mailed to the following address:

Young Entrepreneur Awards

Business Development Bank of Canada

5 Place Ville Marie, suite 300

Montréal, Quebec H3B 5E7