The JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award

The JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award (JCI CYEA) which was launched in 2005 was designed specifically to recognize outstanding young entrepreneurs. JCI CYEA is an international award designed to recognize outstanding young entrepreneurs, and is administered by JCI in partnership with Flanders District of Creativity (Flanders DC).

JCI is an organization of young active citizens who are dedicated to creating positive change. The JCI CYEA program was designed specifically to recognize, honor and celebrate exceptional young entrepreneurs and the role of creativity in their success. 

JCI CYEA is awarded to a creative young entrepreneur that has started a new business using creativity in product development, service development, and in their approach to the market. Or, they have taken an existing business and incorporated creativity to solve a problem, or change a process, to create positive change in their business operations. The winner’s creative business must not only be innovative, but also abide, in some way, to the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Who can participate?
The competition is open to all entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40, JCI members and non-members alike.  Read the official rules for more information.
 
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for young innovative entrepreneurs that have started a new business using creativity in product development, service development and in their approach to the market. Or, they have taken an existing business and incorporated creativity to solve a problem, or change a process, to create positive change in their business operations. Your communities are full of young entrepreneurs who have used their imagination in solving problems and approaching the market. Your efforts in promoting this contest will assist in learning about, and honoring these young entrepreneurs in your community.

Download the JCI CYEA Toolkit.