Junior Achievement of Montana
Junior Achievement of Montana

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To submit a nomination for the 2009 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, please complete the form at the bottom of this page and click on the Submit Information button.

Thank-You for your nomination!

2009 Young Entrepreneur
of the Year Award

sponsored by
Sterling Savings Bank

SSB

Program
The Junior Achievement of Montana 2009 Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizes a young person with entrepreneurial spirit who has successfully applied business knowledge. The winner will be awarded a $1,000.00 for 1st Place Scholarship, $500 for a Sustainable/Green Business sponsored by Sterling Savings Bank. The young entrepreneur will be selected by JA's Young Entrepreneur Award committee without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, disability or national origin.

Eligibility

  • Must exemplify achievement, leadership, and career potential
  • Must be 22 years old or younger at time of receiving the award
  • Must have started the business at age 18 years, or younger
  • The business must still be in operation at time of receiving the award (can be a seasonal business)
  • Must be a resident of Montana
  • Candidates must be nominated no later than April 10, 2009

Application Procedure
The candidates may be nominated by a community member or nominate themselves. The committee will schedule a telephone interview with the candidates during the week of April 13 to 17 to gather further information to make their decision. The candidates will be evaluated using their responses to following questions:

  • What is the name of the business?
  • When did you start your business, how old were you, and is it still in operation?
  • What needs does your business meet?
  • What strengths does your business have?
  • What advice would you share with other young entrepreneurs?
  • What do you think is the number one thing you have gained from starting your business?
  • Did you have any mentors, teachers, and/or role models who helped you to succeed?
  • Have you been involved in any JA programs or other entrepreneurial programs?
  • Where do you see your business going from here?

Deadline
Candidates must be nominated no later than April 10, 2009. 

To nominate a candidate, please complete the nomination form below or contact our business office by telephone or e-mail.

Junior Achievement of Montana
Phone: (406) 582-1828
Email: info@jamontana.org

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