The Permanent TSB has launched an award which recognises entrepreneurship among non- nationals working in Ireland.
Categories include best business idea, best service industry, best technology business and best social initiative.
The company said the competition will have a strong focus on mentoring and those who are short-listed will be offered advice from experienced Irish business people and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs can enter on the permanent tsb website or on www.ethnicentreprenueur.com.
There are also application forms at libraries, county enterprise boards and Permanent TSB branches and closing date is December 8.
