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Here are two new award opportunities from Entrepreneur Magazine and UPS: Entrepreneur of the Year – to qualify the business must have been owned and operated by the entrepreneur through at least December 31, 2007, created as a startup and not the result of a “spin-off” from a pre-existing business and, during its existence, must not have been an affiliate of any other company or other business such as a parent or subsidiary corporation. During Calendar Year 2007 the company must not have employed more than 100 employees (full-time and part-time) and must have earned at least $3 million in gross sales revenue during Calendar Year 2007.  Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year – to qualify the business must have been owned and operated by the entrepreneur through at least December 31, 2007, created as a startup and not the result of a “spin-off” from a pre-existing business and, during its existence, must not have been an affiliate of any other company or other business such as a parent or subsidiary corporation. During Calendar Year 2007 the company must not have employed more than 5 employees (full-time and part-time), must not have been in existence prior to Calendar Year 2004, and must have earned at least $500,000 in gross sales revenue during Calendar Year 2007. Candidates will be judged on the positive impact they’ve had on their industry, customers, employees and community. The winners will win tickets to the awards ceremony in CA and will be profiled in the December, 2008 issue of Entrepreneur.  The deadline to enter is June 30, 2008. For more information and to enter, click here.