Selection Criteria

The selection of the Entrepreneurs for the GOPIO International Award 2010 will meet the primary criteria of being excellent Role Models for all other entrepreneurs.

• Continuous growth of the business is to be focused. This includes usage of innovations, unique strategies, ICT, etc, that provide for improved productivity and increased value to the enterprise.

• Social commitment to the nation and society at large.

• The independent selection committee is specific to the sector. The Committee, of a chairperson and two members, will select minimum five entrepreneurs from within the sector. The selection committee may incorporate additional criteria’s that are unique to the needs of the sector
• The selection by the committee per sector is final.