Young Enterprise Scheme National Awards 2023

Celebrate the amazing achievements of young entrepreneurs from across New Zealand. Hear from the next generation of business stars, and find out which teams will take home a share of $23,000 in prize money.

The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme National Awards evening is a showcase and celebration of the entrepreneurial successes of our students, bringing together the top YES companies from across New Zealand.

Join us at the awards dinner as we hear from the next generation of business leaders, changemakers and disruptors, where we’ll find out who will take home a share of more than $23,000 in prize money and who will be named YES Company of the Year.

Pre-dinner drinks and product display from 5:45pm with the evening events commencing at 6:30pm.

The evening will include a 3-course menu and complimentary mocktail on arrival. A cash bar will be available throughout the night.

Dresscode: Business/cocktail

If you would like to cover the cost of one of our fabulous young YES alumni attending this year awards, we have included a Gift-a-Ticket option in our ticket section. 

One night, two celebrations: Our fabulous CEO of 13 years, Terry Shubkin, is sadly leaving us at the end of 2023. This year's National Awards will also serve as a farewell function to her - a celebration of Terry's past 13 years with Young Enterprise. 

Tickets can be purchased by credit card or by invoice at checkout

Any other queries can be directed to support@youngenterprise.org.nz