Award categories

Named after the brightest stars in the universe, the names of the award categories aim to signify the stature and achievement of the winners who have distinguished themselves in the competitive league of entrepreneurs in Singapore.

SUPERNOVA 
Only one Entrepreneur is awarded the highest honours in this award category and she is nominated by the judging panel. The Supernova is a woman who runs and owns a successful business, and is well respected in the business and social community. She is also someone who has contributed to both the nation and the society. The Candidate must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent resident.

NOVA
The Outstanding Entrepreneur must have been operating the business for the period of more than 5 years with at least $10 million revenue, hold at least 3 years of audited financial statements (which must be submitted for evaluation), and demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial qualities in developing and growing the business. It must be a Singapore set-up company with strategic operations in Singapore. The Candidate must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent resident.

PULSAR
The Established Entrepreneur must have been operating the business for the period of at least 5 years with revenue of $1 million but not exceeding $10 million, and demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial qualities in developing the business. It must be a Singapore set-up company with strategic operations in Singapore. The Candidate must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent resident.

STELLAR
The Promising Entrepreneur must have been operating the business for the period of no more than 5 years, and demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial qualities in developing the business. It must be a Singapore set-up company with strategic operations in Singapore. This category accepts both tech start-ups and non-tech start-ups. The Candidate must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent resident.