Disabled Entrepreneur of the year 2008 - open for entries

The 2008 winner will receive a cheque at the British Chamber of Commerce Awards at London’s Natural History Museum on November 27.

Sir Stelios said: "I am very passionate about encouraging an enterprising spirit and decided to work with Leonard Cheshire Disability to set up the award in 2007.

“We received a terrific response last year from disabled entrepreneurs all over the UK and as one of the judges I was amazed by the high standard of entries.

“Arriving at a shortlist proved a difficult task just because there are so many talented entrepreneurs out there.

“With 50 per cent of disabled adults out of work, removing barriers disabled people face in business is essential. Self employment is the only viable option for many disabled people as it offers flexibility and helps bypass much of the prejudice that sadly still exists."

To find out how to enter visit http://www.disabledentrepreneur.org/.

The closing date for entries is September 5th 2008.