Help us celebrate the achievements, growth & thriving nature of Bermuda’s entrepreneurs.
Members of the public are asked to nominate a business of their choice in recognition of their great service, superior product, hard work, and growth.
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Join Us for the 7th Annual BEDC Business Awards
Celebrating Bermuda’s Brightest Entrepreneurs
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner, or simply someone who loves to see local talent shine? We invite you to the BEDC Business Awards 2023, a standout event during this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week Bermuda.
This inspiring evening will recognize and honor the most outstanding small and medium-sized businesses, as well as trailblazers in our economic empowerment zones. Get ready to be awed by the innovation, resilience, and success stories that are driving Bermuda’s economy forward.
We will also celebrate those entrepreneurs that have dedicated themselves to personal growth & learning by completing one of BEDC’s educational courses. In additional to the awards, you can expect great entertainment, a delicious 3-course dinner, and must have swag!
Why You Should Attend
✨ Networking Opportunities: Rub shoulders with industry leaders, government officials, and fellow entrepreneurs. Build your network, make new connections, and maybe even find your next big opportunity!
🎤 Inspirational Keynote Speakers: Gain insights and advice that can propel your business to new heights. Our expert speakers will provide you with valuable tips and strategies to help you succeed.
🏆 Awards Ceremony: Witness the crowning of Bermuda’s best and brightest in the small and medium business sectors, as well as our economic empowerment zones. Your presence will make this celebration even more special.
🎁 Goodie Bags & Prizes: Who doesn’t like surprises? Take home a bag filled with useful resources and get a chance to win exciting prizes during the event.
Award Categories
Business of the Year
Start-up of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Vendor of the Year
Most Enterprising Young Entrepreneur
Family Business of the Year
Economic Empowerment Zone Business of the Year
BEDC Client of the Year
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a remarkable gathering that showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of Bermuda. Reserve your seat today and prepare for an evening of inspiration, recognition, and community celebration. See you there
Help us celebrate the achievements, growth & thriving nature of Bermuda’s entrepreneurs. The BEDC Business Awards will feature Local businesses that have been nominated by the public in recognition of their success within the last year. Members of the public are asked to nominate a business of their choice in recognition of their great service, superior product, hard work, and growth.
Please note that all nominees must be Bermudian or a Bermudian owned business. Please read through the criteria thoroughly as nominations that do not match the outlined criteria would not be accepted.
Award Categories
Business of the Year
Start-up of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Vendor of the Year
- Most Enterprising Young Entrepreneur
Family Business of the Year
Economic Empowerment Zone Business of the Year
BEDC Client of the Year
Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2023
Sold out!
Hourly Schedule
AGENDA
- 6:00pm - 6:05pm
- Intro- MC
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Speakers:
'Mr. Fotogenik' Shawn Simmons
- 6:05pm - 6:10pm
- Premier’s Remarks
- 6:10 - 6:15pm
- BBA 2020 Compilation Video
- 6:15pm - 6:20pm
- Entertainment- Goldens Initiative (1st Piece)
- 6:20pm - 6:25pm
- Startup of the Year 2021
- 6:25pm - 6:30pm
- Entrepreneur of the Year 2021
- 6:30pm - 6:35pm
- Vendor of the Year 2021
- 6:35pm - 6:40pm
- Entertainment- Tino Martinez (1st Piece)
- 6:40pm - 6:45pm
- Icehouse Entrepreneurship Programme Overview and Graduates
- 6:45pm - 6:50pm
- Most Enterprising Young Entrepreneur 2021
- 6:50pm - 7:05pm
- Guest Speaker
- 7:05pm - 7:10pm
- Family Business of the Year 2021
- 7:10pm - 7:15pm
- Business of the Year 2021
- 7:15pm - 7:20pm
- Entertainment- Da’Khari Love
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Speakers:
Da'Khari Love
- 7:15pm - 7:20pm
- Financial Statements, Planning & Costing Using Quickbooks Overview and Graduates
- 7:20pm - 7:25pm
- EEZ Business of the Year
- 7:25pm - 7:30pm
- Entrepreneurship 101 Programme Overview & Graduates
- 7:30pm - 7:35pm
- COVID 19 Resiliency Award
- 7:35pm - 7:40pm
- Entertainment- Tino Martinez (2nd piece)
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Speakers:
Tino Martinez
- 7:40pm - 7:45pm
- People’s Choice Award 2021
- 7:45pm - 7:50pm
- EEZ Overview Video and Business of the Year
- 7:50pm - 7:55pm
- BEDC Client of the Year 2021
- 7:55pm - 8:00pm
- Raffles
- 8:00pm - 8:05pm
- Closing Remarks- Mrs. Erica Smith, BEDC Executive Director
- 8:05pm
- Entertainment-Golden Initiatives (2nd piece)
Our Sponsors
The BEDC Business Awards has become an annual event that people look forward to every year and it continues to create opportunities for new ideas to be realized. This cooperative effort is made possible through public and private partnerships that lay the foundation for our entrepreneurs.
