Business leaders encouraged to participate in the "Entrepreneur of the Year 2025" award ceremony
The 2025 "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in Russia is set to honour and celebrate the achievements of businesses across various sectors. The prestigious event, scheduled to take place in Moscow in April 2026, will feature 29 categories, including new ones such as "Consulting", "Creative Industry", "Media", "Unmanned Systems", "Domestic Tourism Development", and "Business from the Heart".
Individual entrepreneurs, company owners, managing directors, and self-employed entrepreneurs are all invited to participate in the award. Applications can be submitted online via the link http://entrepreneuryear.rf/ before October 1, 2025.
The criteria for evaluation include monetary value, percentage increase in the current year compared to the previous one, reputation, customer orientation, and many other factors. The two special categories, "Breakthrough of the Year" and "Business from the Heart", are awarded at the discretion of the jury.
Businesses must operate for multiple years (often 3-4 years) to demonstrate sustained growth and impact. The "Domestic Tourism Development" category likely focuses on contributions to Russia's internal tourism economy, while "Business from the Heart" may recognise socially responsible or impact-driven entrepreneurship.
"Business from the Heart", a travelling trophy designed by architect Igor Stoyanov, partner of the award, aims to promote regional brands and products and systematically support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). The annual event is a significant milestone for recognising and rewarding entrepreneurs' contributions to society and the business community.
For exact official criteria and application requirements, contacting the organisers of the Russian "Entrepreneur of the Year" award or checking their official 2025 announcement would be necessary. Detailed information about the award and participation conditions is available on the official website http://predprinimatelgoda.rf/polozhenie2025 and in regional and federal media.
For those interested in participating, Elena Ismagilova can be contacted at [email protected], phone: 7(910) 519-48-98. The submitted applications will be published on the project website http://predprinimatelgoda.rf/participants.
[1] Based on general entrepreneur awards practices, typical requirements include businesses being operational for a minimum of three to four years to demonstrate sustained growth and impact. Awards often evaluate innovation, social impact, business resilience, and sector-specific achievements. New categories like consulting, media, and creative industries usually require applicants to demonstrate excellence and innovation in their fields with measurable business impact and contribution to the economy or society.
- An entrepreneur or a small-business owner in any sector, such as finance, media, or creative industry, can submit their application for the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year award before October 1, 2025, by following the link: http://entrepreneuryear.rf/.
- The Business from the Heart category of the Entrepreneur of the Year award, a traveling trophy designed by architect Igor Stoyanov, recognizes socially responsible or impact-driven entrepreneurship, focusing on regional brands, products, and systematically supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
