May 30, 2006

Call for nominations: JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award

The JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award (JCI CYEA) is a new international award to be administered by JCI, in partnership with Flanders District of Creativity. JCI (Junior Chamber International) is the world's largest network of young leaders and entrepreneurs. As young leaders and entrepreneurs, we endeavor to find ways to
recognize and support outstanding examples in these areas. This program is designed specifically to recognize, honor and celebrate exceptional young entrepreneurs and the role of creativity in their success. The competition is open to all entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40, JCI members and non-members alike. The entry form is located on the JCI International website, www.jci.cc/cyea. A file can be downloaded to allow thinking about the participants' answers,but applications are only to be made using the online form.

We are looking for creative young 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.

The rules, the online application form and all information is available:
* Online at www.jci.cc/cyea (English)
* Online at www.cyea.ro/download (English PPT presentation)
* Over email: cyea@cyea.ro
* On the phone: 0723 261109
* By asking Mr. Marius SIGHETI - CYEA Program Coordinator, JCI Romania

All allowed information must be included in the pages of the nomination form supplied by the program organizers. Please respect the word limit shown at each question. All International semi-finalist contestants must be willing to travel to the JCI World Congress, and will be required to swear an affidavit attesting to
the accuracy of the information contained in their nomination form. JCI will cover the travel and accommodation for the three finalists whose businesses, and their use of creativity in their success as an entrepreneur, will be presented to the Congress, whereupon the finalists judged to be the winner will be granted the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award. GOOD LUCK!!!

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