Youth Entrepreneur Award
Amplify Your Ambitions with the Youth Entrepreneur Award
The VABBD Youth Entrepreneur Award is an opportunity to showcase young entrepreneurs. This award was created to amplify the creativity and ambitions of all youth. The award ceremony will be held during the Great Blacksby Gala on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to anyone in the DMV ages 21 and under (as of 1/1/2023)
- Application must be received by June 29, 2023 at 11:59 pm
- No Cost to Apply
"Youth entrepreneurship is the spark that ignites the flame of innovation, fueling the dreams of a brighter tomorrow and empowering the leaders of the future to create a world full of possibilities."
Requirements
- Essay about your Business (for-profit or non-profit)
- What is the inspiration behind your business?
- What is your passion for entrepreneurship?
- How can the VABBD impact your business?
- Does your business solve a problem, have an impact, and/or be innovative?
- (500 – 1000 words).
Two (2) Grand Prize
- A Microsoft Surface Pro, Keyboard and Pen
- 2 Great Blacksby Gala Tickets
- 10x10 complimentary booth at the 2023 Virginia Black Business Expo
- Complimentary one (1) year Youth Entrepreneur listing in the VA Black Business Directory (VABBD).
Five (5) Finalist
- 10x10 booth at the 2023 Virginia Black Business Expo
- Complimentary one (1) year Youth Entrepreneur listing in the VA Black Business Directory (VABBD).
Email Subject Line: Youth Entrepreneur Scholarship.
Essay must include Full Name, Date of Birth, Physical Mailing Address, Email Address, and Phone number.
The Essay must be submitted in Microsoft Word, with 1-inch margins all around, and double-spaced to info@vabbd.com
Booth recipients will be notified by July 7, 2023. All finalists will receive access to non-cash benefits, including coaching, mentoring, and introductions to industry leaders and groups looking for new ideas and young talent.
