Are you Ghana’s top Communications Entrepreneur?

			Are you a passionate entrepreneur in communications?
			Are you looking to broaden your international business opportunities and to build your network?

If this sounds like you then you could be the winner of this prestigious award.

Apply now to win an all expense paid trip to the UK as Ghana’s finalist in the

INTERNATIONAL YOUNG COMMUNICATIONS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD dubbed ‘’The Agent’’, where you stand a chance of winning £7500.

There will be an hour’s break for each day of the selection process.

BRITISH COUNCIL GHANA has launched a new International Award which seeks to celebrate the achievements and develop the potential of young creative entrepreneurs in emerging markets across the world.

Thousands of young ambitious entrepreneurs in the field of communications will compete for the International Young Communications Entrepreneur (IYCE) (The Agency) Award for an opportunity to join other international finalists from 9 other countries from across the globe, in the UK for a 10-12 day tour with an overall aim of enhancing their understanding of the Communications market.

The winner of the international event takes home in addition to the award title, a special commission bowl by acclaimed glass designer Gilles Jones as well as the ultimate prize of £7500 to be used for a local project in their country of origin

			Somebody working in the creative sector who is able to demonstrate business success in the classic terms of business growth (profit, market share, employees) and/or in terms of their reputation (quality and aesthetic) amongst their peers.
			Somebody working in the creative sector who has developed a successful (in terms of impact and reach) social or not for profit enterprise in this sector.
			Somebody working in the creative sector who has shown leadership in the industry by championing its development in their country.

Somebody working in the creative sector who has developed initiatives (exhibitions, trade fairs, festivals etc) that develop and grow the market for this sector in their country

Eligibility

			Be aged between 25 and 35
			Already work in the creative sector (as outlined in each of the sectoral definitions below) with at least 3 years experience in their sector
			Be entrepreneurial and have shown their ability in the promotion of  that creative sector in their country, in either a commercial context, public context, or both
			Through their character, drive and abilities demonstrate their potential to be a future leader of the sector in their country
			Have English language skills to IELTS 6 - ‘competent user’ or above

			Advertising and branding agencies
			PR agencies
			Photography agencies
			Graphic design agencies
			Print media, to include newspapers and magazines
			Broadcast media, to include radio, television and internet
			Direct marketing agencies
			Consultants or trade associations providing specialist services in this area

Follow this link to Apply.

For more information contact
British Council
Tel: +021 610090
E-mail: infoaccra@gh.britishcouncil.org