OREANDA-NEWS. August 22, 2012. Swedish Trade Council, Embassy of Sweden and Swedbank invite Estonian enterprises that have been active in Estonia for at least three years to apply for the entrepreneurship contest Swedish Business Awards 2012. Swedish Business Awards focuses on recognizing the success of Estonian enterprises and drawing society’s attention to responsible business development, reported the press-centre of Swedbank.

The last year’s winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year catagory, Lilli Jahilo says that participation in the contest provided her a lot of positive attention and it helped her to make important contacts. “The winner of the awards is certain to attain a widened network of contacts and new cooperation opportunities. In addition, it also provides good motivation for the entire team to work in our beloved area of business,” Jahilo adds. 

Swedish Business Awards are divided into four categories and within each category the international jury selects three nominees who will be announced at the gala event on 18 October 2012.

The Swedish Business Awards 2012 categories are the following:

- Sustainable growth of the Year

- Environmental Initiative of the Year

- Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year

- Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Selection of the Swedish Business Awards nominees 2012 is supported by Ragn-Sells, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the Swedish Institute.

This is the fourth year the Swedish Business Awards are held in Estonia. Last year, Polsamaa Felix was awarded within the sustainable growth of the year category, Entrum for the best Corporate Social Responsibility project and Lilli Jahilo as the young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012.
 
To apply for the awards an application in English is expected to be filled out at  www.swedishbusinessawards.com