LiveWIRE Business Awards Competition Launched
By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - Livewire Awards 2004, an annual business awards competition for young people who venture and succeed in a business activity, was launched yesterday.

Being held for the fourth time, Livewire appreciates the level of participation of the educational institution in the awards and in training activities, said Hj MohdAlipah HjAwg Murah¸ Livewire Programme Director.

Livewire is glad to be of service in providing an avenue of activities for young people. Those who are still studying form a big percentage of LiveWIRE clients. This helps the Ministry of Education in its own effort to introduce entrepreneurship among the schooling population, he said.

"There are plenty of rooms in which our two organisations can work together, and this can only mean one thing- greater benefit for the young people of Brunei Darussalam," said Hj Mohd Alipah.

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Hj Sheikh Adnan Sheikh Muhammad was the chief guest who officially launched the.LiveWIRE Awards 2004 and witnessed the Joint Sponsorship Agreement. He said, this signifies another milestone in the relationship between MoE and Livewire Brunei.

Livewire was first held in 2001, fully funded by BSP. In the following year, HSBC became the joint sponsor of the Livewire Awards. The signing of the Joint Sponsorship Agreement, which coincides with the launching event, displays the bank's strong support for Livewire.

The programme is an excellent opportunity for young people to participate in an activity that will test their ability, adaptability and skills. It promotes themselves and their businesses/business ideas. They get a chance to gain recognition and at the same time win attractive prizes.

It is divided into the Business Start-up and the Business Plan competitions. The Business Start-up is for people already running a business.

The Business Plan category has been divided into six sub-categories instead of four like last year. Form 4-5 students this year need not compete with form six students. They are now in different sub-categories.

Technical/vocational college students this year do not need to compete with UBD and ITB students as last year. They now fall under their own sub-categories.

The last two sub-categories are the LiveWIRE course participants and an Open sub-category.

This new format is hoped to create greater interest and involvement from schools and educational institutions this year.

Closing date for submission is October 29. Prize presentation ceremony is set for December.

This is an opportunity for university graduates and unemployed young people to prove their capabilities.

Participants may get details and entry forms from Livewire Brunei at PGGMB Building in the capital or call 2220 964 or any HSBC branches.

Details of the competition open to Brunei citizens only, can also be found at www.livewire-brunei.com and www.hsbc.com.bn. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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