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EY Azerbaijan announces 13 participants of this year's "EY Entrepreneur of the Year" competition 13.02.23

The winner of the "EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023" award will be announced in a few days.

This competition is one of the reputable awards for entrepreneurs who set goals on their way to success. The winner will be selected by an independent jury.

IBA and bp provide sponsorship for the competition held in partnership with the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Veyseloglu Group of Companies also provides financial support to the competition. EKVITA is among the associates of the program.

This year, 13 eligible candidates will compete for the title of "EY Entrepreneur of the Year". The winner of the competition, as well as the winners of various nominations, will be announced at a ceremony to be held in Baku on February 16.

EY Azerbaijan is thrilled to announce the names of 13 entrepreneurs competing for this year's "EY Entrepreneur of the Year" title:

Afa Hasanova – IRES

Baba Agayev – Pickvisa

Elchin Babayev – Baku Textile Factory

Elgar Bagirov – Times Consulting

Fuad Seyidaliyev – Savalan ASPI Winery

Ilham Hajiyev – Lignum Logistic

Nahid Jabbarov – Crispa Snacks

Nazrin Sadikhova – Spektr Medical Group

Rafiq Hunaltay – Facemark

Ramil Rzayev – Baku Holiday Travel

Rubaba Murshudova – Granit QP

Seymur Mammadov – Simbrella

Zaur Darabzade – CinemaPlus

It is worth highlighting that the "EY Entrepreneur of the Year" competition, established by the company “EY”, has been held since 1986. One of the world's most prestigious business awards, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program aims to encourage high-potential businesspersons to promote entrepreneurship, exhibit leadership and success, and inspire others. As the first global awards program in its field, EY Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes entrepreneurs who have built successful, growing and dynamic businesses in a regional, national and global program covering more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.