National student competition seeks nominations

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Are you a business ace? If so, now's your chance to enter the ACE 2009 National Student Entrepreneur Competition.

Nominations are being accepted until Dec. 12 and the competition is open to successful entrepreneurs who are attending university or college.

This award celebrates the commitment, determination and achievements of student entrepreneurs from across the country with a series of competitions taking place provincially, regionally and nationally.

The award is open to full-time Canadian students attending universities or colleges who also operate their own businesses.

Nomination forms are available online at www.acecanada.ca. Eligible students are also encouraged to nominate themselves.

"We are impressed with the quality and number of nominations we have received so far this year," said Amy Harder, president of ACE.

"With that said, we also know there are many other student entrepreneurs across Canada who have not yet applied or been nominated. These amazing student entrepreneurs deserve to be recognized for their hard work and dedication, so we strongly encourage everyone to nominate all qualified candidates."

To be eligible for the award, which offers a prize of $10,000, students must meet the following criteria:

- Be a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate student at a Canadian university or college for the 2008-2009 academic year;

- Be a founder and have at least 50 per cent ownership of the company and be principally responsible for its operation;

- Have been in business for at least the past six months as of Sept. 9, 2008;

- Have not competed in the final round of the National Student Entrepreneur Competition in the past;

The nomination deadline is Friday, Dec. 12. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 9.