Our Start In 2017 we took the first steps to energise the Hunter regions next generation of creators, innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Driven by the Hunter regions Local Chambers of Commerce and business leaders who saw the importance of igniting and building greater relationships and connections between industry, business, educators, parents and young people, the inaugural Hunter Young Business Mind Awards (HYBMA) in 2017 were the first steps in validating a program to connect and energise our regions next generation of leaders. 2018 & Beyond The Hunter Young Business Mind Awards team, along with our supporters, are working towards the program playing an important role in engaging our NextGens in the ongoing transformation and make-up of the Hunter economy and its society. In playing this role our team will deliver programs which: Encourage New Ideas Stimulate innovation, generate new entrepreneurial initiatives, and tap the potential of our young people to generate new ideas to benefit society and our communities Champion Contribution Celebrate our youth for identifying a problem, coming up with a solution and then having the confidence to present their ideas and solutions to others. Continue Connecting Build and maintain stronger connections and relationships between business, industry, educators, parents to support our NextGen innovators and creators.