Applications

What exchange rate should I use on the application?
My Firm Applied for Pioneers of Prosperity and Received a Confirmation Email, but has not Heard Anything Yet. What Happened?
I Just Heard About Pioneers of Prosperity, but the Deadline Has Passed! Can I Still Apply?
My Firm Has Operations in the Target Countries, but is Headquartered Elsewhere. Can I Apply?
I Am an Investor in an SME That I Think Would be a Great Candidate for the Awards. Can I Apply on Their Behalf?
I Manage a Not-for-Profit Entity, but We Sell Products or Services Similar to a Firm. Can I Apply?
I Manage a Holding Company; Should I Apply on Behalf of the Entire Company or One Subsidiary?
I Don’t Have All the Information Requested in the Application. Can I Still Apply?
Can Multiple People Contribute to an Application?
Can I apply more than once?
Who Can Apply for the Awards?
Our company doesn’t have computers / access to the internet, can I send my application in the mail or fax it to you?

What exchange rate should I use on the application?

Please use the following exchange rates for conversions to USD on the application: BBD:USD = 0.49500,  BSD:USD = 0.98250,  BZD:USD   = 0.55560,  GYD:USD = 0.00669,  HTG:USD = 0.02721,  JMD:USD  = 0.01452,  TTD:USD =  0.16260. Back to top

My Firm Applied for Pioneers of Prosperity and Received a Confirmation Email, but has Not Heard Anything Yet.  Should I Contact Someone?

No. Pioneers of Prosperity will contact applicants selected as quarter-finalists to fill out a second, more in-depth survey within four weeks of the application deadline. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we cannot personally follow up with each applicant. The main means of communication is the website. Please check the website often to follow the results of the competitions. Back to top

I Just Heard About Pioneers of Prosperity, but the Deadline Has Passed! Can I Still Apply?

No. Only applications received on or before the deadlines will be accepted. Please see your corresponding regional page for more information and please consider applying next year! Back to top

My Firm Has Operations in the Target Countries, but is Headquartered Elsewhere. Can I Apply?

No. Only firms headquartered in the target countries can apply. Please see your corresponding regional page for a list of target countries. Back to top

I Am an Investor in an SME That I Think Would be a Great Candidate for the Awards. Can I Apply on Their Behalf?

No, but you can encourage the SME to apply. Back to top

I Manage a Not-for-Profit Entity, But We Sell Products or Services Similar to a Firm. Can I Apply?

No. Pioneers of Prosperity is for for-profit entities only. Please review the Eligibility Requirements for more information. Back to top

I Manage a Holding Company; Should I Apply on Behalf of the Entire Company or One Subsidiary?

That is up to you. Please review the Eligibility Requirements to determine if your company or its subsidiaries meet the Awards criteria. Apply in whichever way you think will best represent your firm. Back to top

I Don’t Have All the Information Requested in the Application. Can I Still Apply?

Yes. Please try to fill out everything you can, and estimate numbers to the best of your knowledge where necessary. If you don’t know something, leave it blank. However, comprehensive applications stand a better chance of being selected! Back to top

Can Multiple People Contribute to an Application?

Multiple people can contribute to the application, but the application must be approved by the CEO or equivalent. Back to top

Can I Apply More Than Once?

Firms may only apply once per year, winners are not eligible to reapply. If you manage more than one firm, you can apply on behalf of each firm. Back to top

Who Can Apply for the Awards?

Small and medium-sized, for-profit firms who are based in target countries, may apply for the awards. Please review the Eligibility Requirements to determine if you qualify. Back to top

Our company Doesn’t Have Computers / Access to the Internet, Can I Send My Application in the Mail or Fax it to You?

It is strongly recommended that applications be completed through this website. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to guarantee the processing of applications that are not submitted through the website. If you cannot comply with this, please send an email to awards@pioneersofprosperity.org , requesting the ability to submit your application in an alternative way. Back to top