28 In October 2017, JA Europe launched the Ferds List, the annual celebration of young Europeans as entrepreneurs and leaders. Together with Johan H. Andresen, Ferds Chairman, JA selected six honourees as exemplary leaders and role models, driven by a desire to succeed and to give back to society. FERDS LIST The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) and JA Europe, organised the sixth edition of the Youth Entrepreneurship Award which aims to showcase young people with entrepreneurial talent. It is a symbol of American companies support for jobs, growth and innovation as well as their commitment to the prosperity of Europe. Bioo, a Spanish start-up, won this edition with a unique tool to generate electricity from plants in a sustainable way. AMCHAM EU YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF JOBS FOSTERING ALUMNI
