The Award Categories
There are eight EBLA categories to mark excellence in leadership and outstanding business performance in Europe:

There are eight EBLA categories to mark excellence in leadership and outstanding business performance in Europe:
The winner will exemplify outstanding leadership in business. They will have achieved positive financial results, increased shareholder value, sound management, proven corporate governance, demonstrated innovation, best business practices and accountability, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
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The nominee will be making a significant impact on their business and industry. They will have already achieved positive financial results, increased shareholder value, be an exemplar of sound management, proven corporate governance, demonstrated innovation, best business practices and accountability, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
The nominee will have transformed a market, company, product or service and will be leading their organisations in innovation, special advancements in technology, business practices, management, production and operations.
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The nominee will be from the European operation of a non-European company and will have best exemplified outstanding leadership in business. They will have achieved positive financial results, increased shareholder value, be an exemplar of sound management, demonstrated innovation and best business practice in the European operation, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
The nominee will have displayed a genuine and long-term concern for the sustained well-being of our environment. They will have championed specific and measurable environmentally-friendly initiatives which have also contributed to the enhancement of financial results and shareholder value.
The nominee will have displayed exceptional vision and leadership in building a company from the ground up. They will be a founder, majority (or largest single) owner, and driving force of a company that has made a major contribution to an industry and notable commercial success in revenue and profit growth.
The nominee will be a European business leader who, through their vision, leadership and commitment, and while making a significant contribution and financial impact, is making a considerable difference through their support of voluntary organisations, communities, causes or society.
The CNBC EBLA Lifetime Achievement accolade is awarded to an individual whose contribution to business growth, innovation, technology and development of the highest quality products and services has been displayed throughout their career.
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