Determined to Succeed Best Enterprise

This category recognises the value of direct participation of young people in an experiential entrepreneurial activity e.g. running a product or service enterprise (economic or social) and the impact this has on the quality of their learning experience, their knowledge of business and commerce; and the importance of wealth creation to a wealthier and smarter Scotland.

Nominations should first outline the enterprise based in your school, or a school that you know, and describe what makes it exceptional. The nomination should include the following information:

• Name of enterprise
• Number of pupils involved
• Product or service offered
• Duration of enterprise
• Total sales
• Profit realised

You should then answer all of these questions:

• How have young people in your school, or a school that you know, demonstrated their understanding and practical experience of running an enterprise? This should include reference to:
  • The process involved in setting up the enterprise
  • The importance of profit and how this was distributed
  • The importance of understanding their role and that of others, within the enterprise
  • The decision making process for deciding on the product or service innovation
  • How the product or service was produced, financed, marketed, advertised, promoted and sold
  • The administration and ICT used to support the enterprise
  • The level and type of customer service provided
  • The help or support provided from a business partner/employer in your local community and the impact this had on the young people 

• How have young people in your school, or a school that you know, demonstrated their enthusiasm and excitement for entrepreneurship and wealth creation (for themselves and the Scottish economy), through participation in the enterprise?

• Some young people will become entrepreneurs but all young people need to be enterprising. How have young people in your school, or a school that you know, developed their enterprise skills? This should include reference to: 
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Creative and critical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Creative problem solving
  • Managed risk-taking
  • Analysis
  • Self-confidence
  • Ambition
• How has participation in this school enterprise made an impact on your young people, staff (school and employer staff) and the community as a whole?

Nominations for the 2008 Education Awards are now closed. Finalists will be contacted in March/April.

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