The 2010 Legatum Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship is closed for new entries, but partial applications may still be completed by September 4th. The very best small and medium-sized businesses from across 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa will be judged in competition for a Grand Prize of US$ 100,000 and a further five winning prizes of US$ 50,000 each.

Winning companies will demonstrate visionary leadership, innovation, strong growth and a company culture that adheres to its core values. Winning companies will also have had an impact within their communities, either by fostering job creation, improved community living standards or by expanding into overseas markets.

Browse the site to learn more about the programme, previous winners and other news.

More than 2,500 entries have been received and judges will progressively select 100 companies, then 30 and the 10 who will make their final presentation.

If you have already started an application, you may complete it by midnight on Saturday September 4th CAT. Click here to go to your existing application.