Nominees Announced for the 2026 " Voorne aan Zee " Entrepreneurship Awards
The nominees for the 2026 “ Voorne aan Zee ” Entrepreneurship Awards have been announced! Who will take home the awards in the Young Talent of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year categories? The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, during the Entrepreneurs’ Evening in Hellevoetsluis.
Who will take home an entrepreneurship award this year? The nominees for the 2026 “ Voorne aan Zee ” Entrepreneurship Awards have been announced. Once again this year, these awards shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship, innovation, and local talent. The nominees were nominated by residents or other entrepreneurs and subsequently selected by the jury.
The entrepreneurship awards consist of two categories: Young Talent of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year. These awards recognize entrepreneurs from all communities within the “ Voorne aan Zee ” region for their dedication, courage, creativity, and contribution to the local business community.
Nominees for Young Talent of the Year
Three young entrepreneurs under the age of 35 have been nominated for the Young Talent of the Year award; they have quickly carved out a strong presence in the local business community:
• Niek Borst – HomeServices in Rockanje
• Stephanie van Helvoort – De Koffiestek in Brielle
• Ybe Heemskerk and Perry de Neef – Skinguard (Sundo) in Hellevoetsluis
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominees
Established entrepreneurs have also been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year; each contributes in their own way to a strong and diverse entrepreneurial climate in Voorne aan Zee:
• Dick Hagestein – Dick Hagestein Flower Shop in Oostvoorne
• Gerben and Sanne de Groot – Camping Zonnehoeve in Oudenhoorn
• Nick van Sliedregt – Interfilter Group in Vierpolders
• Petra de Ruiter – Pandora Men & Women in Brielle
Voorne aan Zee , 2026 Entrepreneurs' Evening
The awards will be presented during the annual Entrepreneurs’ Evening Voorne aan Zee, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Theater Twee Hondjes in Hellevoetsluis. It promises to be a fun and inspiring evening, which we’ll wrap up with a lively networking reception.
Are you a business owner in Voorne aan Zee and would you like to participate? Then sign up at ondernemersloket@voorneaanzee.nl.
To learn more about the Entrepreneurs' Evening or the Entrepreneurship Awards, visit the Entrepreneurs' Help Desk page.