The Institute of Leadership is proud to continue its partnership with Young Enterprise, reaffirming our commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders. This year, we were honoured to sponsor two awards at the Start-Up Programme Final, held on Wednesday 14 May at the University of Hertfordshire’s Enterprise Hub.
The Student of the Year Award was presented to Marcos Knight, whose remarkable energy, focus and business acumen stood out. Marcos exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit, and we are excited to see where his journey leads.
The Student Journey Award went to Helena Bazidwal, whose inspiring story touched everyone present. Arriving in the UK as a refugee, Helena has demonstrated incredible resilience and positivity, making significant strides in her personal and professional development.
At the IoL, we believe in the transformative power of enterprise education. Supporting Young Enterprise allows us to contribute to programmes that build confidence, creativity and essential business skills among young people. These initiatives are crucial in preparing them for the evolving world of work.
Young Enterprise is a national charity that motivates and equips young people to succeed through hands-on programmes in enterprise and financial education. Its work spans schools, colleges and universities across the UK, providing opportunities that help young people develop key skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
You can find out more about its mission and programmes at young-enterprise.org.uk
We look forward to supporting both Helena and Marcos over the coming year and celebrating their continued successes.
This item is adapted from an Update first published in the summer 2025 issue of Edge.
