19/03/2003

Last call for Shell Livewire Young Business Awards

There’s just over one week remaining for any would-be entrepreneurs to enter this year’s Shell LiveWIRE Young Business Awards competition.

Livewire celebrates its 21st birthday this year and whilst all finalists will receive a substantial awards package to mark the occasion, the winner drives off with a fully expensed Toyota Corolla Verso for a year, £2000 cash, Shell petrol for a year, loads of publicity and the coveted title of ‘Northern Ireland Young Entrepreneur of the Year’.

The Northern Ireland final is on May 15th in Belfast Castle whilst the UK final takes place in June in the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Mayfair.

To enter you must submit your business plan by March 28th.

For further information contact Shell Livewire on 02890 454510 for details.

Shell Livewire is Shell’s flagship social investment programme. It operates in 19 countries around the world and celebrates its 21st birthday in Northern Ireland this year.

Livewire in Northern Ireland receives some 7,000 registrations in the 16-30 age group each year.

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