Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Holbrook, Ipswich, are celebrating after winning the 'Empowering Young Entrepreneurs' category in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2023.

RHS fought off stiff competition with more than 400 entries from schools across the country. 

RHS recognises that many young people entering the workplace may follow a 'portfolio-career' route where they have several jobs, some of which might be running their own enterprises.

Preparing pupils for this is a central objective of the school and has been the objective of the Business, Economics and Enterprise departments for the last five years. 

RHS pupils worked with entrepreneur Fabio Zoffi, for their entrepreneurial workshop.

Fabio is a tech entrepreneur and an international investor born in Venice (Italy) and currently residing in Munich, Germany.

He is the President & Executive Chairman at ORS GROUP (www.ors.ai), a leading A.I. software company for business process optimisation and a pioneer in connecting Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency – the "ABC" technology building blocks for empowering one billion entrepreneurs by 2040.

Muddy Stilettos told RHS: "The judges were incredibly impressed by all submissions but yours stood out for its originality and drive." 

Simon Lockyer, headmaster at RHS said: "We are delighted to have been recognised and win this award. 

"Getting children ready for the commercial world means igniting their creativity and developing their business acumen, communication skills and confidence to lead, a core principle at the school.

"This award is a testament to the passion, talent and hard work of the Business, Economics and Enterprise Department."

Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking HMC school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

Most recently the Royal Hospital School has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Independent School of the Year Awards 2022 as well as being featured in the Tatler School's Guide 2023.