First national search for social entrepreneurs launches 50,000 award scheme and website. The UpStarts Awards offer a total of 50,000 to help social entrepreneurs with the right spirit, energy and attitude to get their projects off the ground. The entry period is November 2000 to May 2001.
Entry is free and open to all permanent UK residents.
A distinguished panel of judges will decide the three final winners. Paul Boateng MP, Deputy Home Secretary, Charles Leadbeater, author and journalist and David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Social Security, are ready to sift through the many expected entries. The UpStarts Awards are a joint Centrica and New Statesman project. Full-time commitment to their winning project is a condition of accepting a winner's award. This is an opportunity for three passionate individuals to change their careers and their lives and the lives of others.