Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
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The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier international competition series which awards the top undergraduate student entrepreneurs who are attending a recognized college or university, who own a for-profit business, are principally responsible for its operation, and have been generating revenue for a minimum of six consecutive months. Student entrepreneurs from around the world are nominated and compete for the global title each year.
Since its founding in 1998, the GSEA program has celebrated the success of hundreds of student entrepreneurs.
The GSEA program is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization program, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Financial. The GSEA program was originally founded by the John Cook School of Business
at Saint Louis University and was taken over by Entrepreneurs' Organization
(EO) in 2006. EO is a non-profit global network of more than 7,300 business owners in 42 countries. The average EO member sales is $17.3 million per year.
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards welcomes anyone who qualifies as the following:
Here are the criteria for the 2010 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards:
- The student must be an undergraduate student at a recognized university or college for the 2009/2010 academic year and enrolled in school at the time of application.
- The student must be the owner, founder or controlling shareholder of their company and principally responsible for its operation.
- The student’s company must have been in business for at least the past six consecutive months, and the business must be a for-profit business.
- The student must have not been the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards winner in the past and/or were not one of the final round competitors at the Globa Finals for the 2009 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards competition.
2010 NOMINATIONS OPEN ON DECEMBER 1, 2009!
*Nominate a Student Entrepreneur
Nomination Process:
1) Nominate a student entrepreneur. (self nomination is accepted)
2) Nominee receives a personal online application link via e-mail.
3) Nominee submits the online application.
4) Application is reviewed by a panel of Entrepreneurs' Organization Members.
5) Successful applicant is scheduled to compete in a live or virtual competition.
What: The final competition of the year awarding the best student entrepreneurs from around the world and the 2009 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Global Title.
Where: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO, USA. http://www.kauffman.org
When: 18–20 November 2009
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 – Registration and VIP reception
Thursday, 19 November 2009 – Competition and Gala Awards Dinner
Friday, 20 November 2009 – GSEA Peer-to-Peer Learning Summit
- Simon Fraser University
, Canada, MetroLeap Media, Inc
2008 - Dominic Coryell - Northeastern University, USA, Garment Valet
2007 - Fraser Doherty
- University of Strathclyde, Scotland, Super Jam
2006 - Michael Brown, Chapman University
, USA, Mod Bargains
2005 - Adam Blake, Texas Christian University
, USA, Blake Venture Corp
2004 - Michael Stebinger, Utah Valley State College
, USA, Tropi-Cool, Inc.
2003 - Joseph Keeley, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
, USA, College Nannies and Tutors
2002 - Nick Tostenrude, University of Portland
, USA, EnableMart
2001 - Patsy Gaut - Centralia College East, USA, St. Helen’s Ash Creations
2000 - Javier de Lope Frances - Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superirores de Monterrey, Mexico
1999 - Maisie Jane Bertagna - Butte College
, USA
Since its founding in 1998, the GSEA program has celebrated the success of hundreds of student entrepreneurs.
The GSEA program is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization program, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Financial. The GSEA program was originally founded by the John Cook School of Business
John Cook School of Business
John Cook School of Business is the business school of Saint Louis University, a Jesuit, Catholic university located in St. Louis, Missouri. The business school was founded in 1910 and is the oldest business school west of the Mississippi River and 15th oldest in the United States...
at Saint Louis University and was taken over by Entrepreneurs' Organization
Entrepreneurs' Organization
The Entrepreneurs' Organization is a global non-profit organization, whose stated mission is to "Engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow." EO was formerly known as YEO .- Founding Members :...
(EO) in 2006. EO is a non-profit global network of more than 7,300 business owners in 42 countries. The average EO member sales is $17.3 million per year.
Award Information
Eligibility:The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards welcomes anyone who qualifies as the following:
Here are the criteria for the 2010 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards:
- The student must be an undergraduate student at a recognized university or college for the 2009/2010 academic year and enrolled in school at the time of application.
- The student must be the owner, founder or controlling shareholder of their company and principally responsible for its operation.
- The student’s company must have been in business for at least the past six consecutive months, and the business must be a for-profit business.
- The student must have not been the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards winner in the past and/or were not one of the final round competitors at the Globa Finals for the 2009 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards competition.
2010 NOMINATIONS OPEN ON DECEMBER 1, 2009!
*Nominate a Student Entrepreneur
Nomination Process:
1) Nominate a student entrepreneur. (self nomination is accepted)
2) Nominee receives a personal online application link via e-mail.
3) Nominee submits the online application.
4) Application is reviewed by a panel of Entrepreneurs' Organization Members.
5) Successful applicant is scheduled to compete in a live or virtual competition.
2009 GSEA Global Finals Competition
Who: Thirty (30) of the worlds top international student entrepreneur regional champions from eighteen (18) countries, over 90 elite judges, special guests, dignitaries and media.What: The final competition of the year awarding the best student entrepreneurs from around the world and the 2009 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Global Title.
Where: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO, USA. http://www.kauffman.org
When: 18–20 November 2009
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 – Registration and VIP reception
Thursday, 19 November 2009 – Competition and Gala Awards Dinner
Friday, 20 November 2009 – GSEA Peer-to-Peer Learning Summit
Past Overall Winners
2009 - Milun TesovicMilun Tesovic
Milun Tesovic is a Canadian computer programmer and entrepreneur. At age 16, Milun created the online music website Metrolyrics, the #1 ranked lyrics website worldwide. In 2002, partner Alan Juristovski joined Milun to incorporate MetroLeap Media Inc., where Milun serves as CTO...
- Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
, Canada, MetroLeap Media, Inc
2008 - Dominic Coryell - Northeastern University, USA, Garment Valet
2007 - Fraser Doherty
Fraser Doherty
Fraser Doherty is a Scottish entrepreneur from Edinburgh, CEO of SuperJam. He is also director of the registered Scottish charity, The SuperJam Tea Parties.-Charity work:...
- University of Strathclyde, Scotland, Super Jam
2006 - Michael Brown, Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
, USA, Mod Bargains
2005 - Adam Blake, Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
, USA, Blake Venture Corp
2004 - Michael Stebinger, Utah Valley State College
Utah Valley State College
Utah Valley University or UVU, is a publicly funded university in located in Orem, Utah. With a current enrollment of 32,670 students as of 2011, Utah Valley University is now the largest public university in the State of Utah. UVU is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes...
, USA, Tropi-Cool, Inc.
2003 - Joseph Keeley, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
The University of St. Thomas is a private, Catholic, liberal arts, and archdiocesan university located in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States...
, USA, College Nannies and Tutors
2002 - Nick Tostenrude, University of Portland
University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
, USA, EnableMart
2001 - Patsy Gaut - Centralia College East, USA, St. Helen’s Ash Creations
2000 - Javier de Lope Frances - Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superirores de Monterrey, Mexico
1999 - Maisie Jane Bertagna - Butte College
Butte College
Butte College is a community college in the Butte - Glenn Community College District which is located in northern California between the towns of Chico, Oroville and Paradise, approximately 80 miles north of the state capital...
, USA
Strategic Partnerships
GSEA has strategic alliances with the following organizations:- Mercedes Benz Financial
- EO Accelerator program
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- NYSE Foundation
- Acton Foundation
- Ernst and Young
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
- Young Presidents' OrganizationYoung Presidents' OrganizationThe Young Presidents’ Organization is a global network of young chief executives. With approximately 18,000 members in more than 100 countries, YPO and its graduate organization, WPO share a founding mission: Better Leaders Through Education and Idea Exchange....