BCS & SLASSCOM - ICT Entrepreneur Award 2013

In our endeavor to recognize and encourage ICT Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, BCS – The Charted Institute of IT in collaboration with Sri Lanka Association of Software Service Companies (SLASSCOM) invites nominations from ICT related Enterprises for the ICT Entrepreneur Award 2013.

Completed application forms should be submitted on or before the 31st of August 2013. The application fee of Rs. 15,000 ( Rs. 2,500 concessionary fee for SLASSCOM members and other 2013 NBQSA Award applicants) will be collected through the NBQSA administration office as follow up to the online application.

The short listed candidates based on the responses to this application may be called in for an in person discussion by the selection committee (If required only).

For further details contact Ruwindhu Peiris on ruwindhup@stax.com or ruwana@bcs.org

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Name of Award Nominee :

Eligibilty Crieteria: Be an entrepreneur who has provided leadership for an enterprise for at least 2 years and has demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial qualities in growing and developing the business. Own at least 20% of the company’s shares or an endorsement from the Board of Directors on entrepreneurial contributions to grow the revenue and employment opportunities in the enterprise. Be a Sri Lankan Citizen *

e mail : *

Contact Number ( Mobile ) : *

Name of Company :

Eligibilty Crieteria: Should have a minimum of 30% Local Equity. Hold at least 1 year of audited accounts that you are willing to share. Have an annual revenue of less than USD 1M as of 31st March 2013 *

Website : *

Number of Employees : *

Innovation ( Please describe in less than 500 words ) *

Pioneers a new approach or technology. Recognizes business imperative of anticipating and embracing changes occurring in the competitive environment through continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of the business. Creates a culture of innovation. IP creation (Protected IP, Publications, Potential IP). Has a unique selling point and clear differentiation from competition. *

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Financial Performance & Impact ( Please describe in less than 500 words ) *

Return on equities, revenues, profitability, and growth rate indicating long-term sustainability. This is reflected in the strength of the organization’s financial performance today; the track record in raising finance; the quality of past investments; and the provision in place for long term sustainability. Making an impact in terms of job creation and improved living economics in their own community and globally if business has expanded successfully overseas. *

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	Business Operations and Financials
Date of Business Commencement	Business Operations and Financials
Date of Business Registration	Business Operations and Financials
Business Registration Number	Business Operations and Financials
Nominee Equity %	Business Operations and Financials
Net Revenue 2012-2013 Rs ‘000	Business Operations and Financials
Net Profit 2012-2013 Rs ‘000	Business Operations and Financials
Net Revenue 2011-2012 Rs ‘000	Business Operations and Financials
Net Profit 2011-2012 Rs ‘000	Business Operations and Financials

Strategic Direction and Sustainability ( Please describe in less than 500 words ) *

Creates and turns business visions into business realities. Builds and rebuilds the teams’ commitment to the common goals. Demonstrates entrepreneurial maturity by building strategic alliances and surrounding him/herself with talented people—individuals, teams, the Board, and a range of advisers/allies to ensure success for all. Scalability of staffing through practices such as empowerment, effective knowledge management and performance recognition *

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Entrepreneurial Spirit & Personal Integrity/Influence ( Please describe in less than 500 words ) * 20%

Commitment, vision, calculated risk-taking, capacity for personal growth. Demonstrates perseverance in the face of adversity and to overcoming obstacles. Has tasted significant disappointments and learned from experiences. While he/she relies on trusted individuals and the team, also shows capacity to be an independent thinker and to take risks in the face of uncertainty. Living their values has earned him/her great respect from staff, competitors, advisers, family and wider community. Coupled with the ability to communicate ideas, this creates the potential to influence others. Demonstrated ethics in business model, sustainability and operating practices *

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	Reference Client	Reference Employee
Name	Reference Client	Reference Employee
Contact Number	Reference Client	Reference Employee
e mail	Reference Client	Reference Employee

Please attach the profile of the nominee with positions holding/held, qualifications, number of direct/indirect jobs created utilizing ICT entrepreneurship and any other key achievements *

Product and/or Service Profiles/ Catalogs

Any other presentations / material you feel will help in the evaluation

I certify that the Information provided in this application is True & Correct to our knowledge and if found otherwise, accept any penalty and/or stripping of any awards won by the products/services as per the guidelines adopted by NBQSA Organising Committee. *

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