Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou Introduces Young Entrepreneur Awards in Monaco, Offers €60,000 in Prizes

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, renowned for the easy family of brands, has introduced the Stelios Foundation Young Entrepreneur Awards in Monaco and the Riviera, with a substantial prize pool of €60,000. The awards target young entrepreneurs born in 1990 or later, who must be directors of a business registered in Monaco or the South of France for a minimum of five years, boasting annual revenues exceeding €30,000. The initiative highlights the foundation's commitment to nurturing economic growth and entrepreneurial spirit in the region.

The competition is structured to distribute the funds across the top three contestants, with the first-place winner receiving €30,000. The runners-up will be awarded €20,000 and €10,000 for second and third places, respectively. Beyond the cash prizes, the awards package includes €30,000 worth of communication and marketing support, facilitated through a partnership with Riviera Radio. This arrangement ensures significant media exposure for the winners, spanning digital, social media, and radio platforms.

Entrepreneurs interested in applying can access the application form online, with submissions due by 5pm on April 24, 2025. The laureates will be celebrated at a special ceremony held at the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall in Monaco, presided over by Sir Stelios himself, on May 16, 2025. This initiative not only underscores the foundation’s enduring support for entrepreneurship but also aims at propelling young business leaders to the forefront of the regional economy. For ongoing updates, stakeholders are encouraged to follow the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall Monaco on LinkedIn.