The Future Entrepreneur Award, is centred around the theme of “evaluating the present and leading the future“. It emphasizes the importance of continuity, breakthrough and innovation. The award includes four categories: "Future Entrepreneur of the Year", " Excellent Family Business Future Entrepreneur", " Outstanding Emerging Future Entrepreneur" and " Extraordinary Female Future Entrepreneur". The selection of each category will be based on a comprehensive consideration of strategy, innovation, governance, business performance, social responsibility and other dimensions, to make that the winners not only make economic achievements, but also play an active role in promoting social progress.
To be eligible to receive an award, applicants must be recommended by the regional referrers to be nominated as the nominee. The nominee must be an owner orshareholder who is primarily responsible for the performance of the company and an active member of top management. The nominee’s company must have been be in business for at least three years at the time of application.