Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ernst & Young LLP has announced the open nomination period for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Awards in Florida. The deadline for applications is March 19, 2010, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.
“This program honors the outstanding entrepreneurial minds in our local area”
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program, now in its 24th year, is recognized as the most prestigious business award program in the country. Award winners are selected by a panel of independent judges, including area leaders from civic organizations and academic institutions as well as local business owners, many of whom have won the award in the past.
“Ernst & Young has recognized leading entrepreneurs for their contributions to society for nearly a quarter of a century,” said Mike Brennan, partner and host of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Florida program. “These entrepreneurs create jobs, bolster the economy, drive innovation and revitalize their communities. We are proud to support them.”
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards in Florida
Last year, nine entrepreneurs in nine categories from Florida were selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winners from nearly 100 nominations:
Northern Florida:
South Florida:
West Central Florida:
“This program honors the outstanding entrepreneurial minds in our local area,” said Brennan. “Entrepreneurs are nominated and evaluated by individuals in the region, bringing together business, academic and community leaders to celebrate achievements that make a real difference.”
Regional award winners are nominated for the national Entrepreneur of The Year awards. Additionally, venture-backed companies that win a regional Entrepreneur Of The Year award are also eligible for the Venture Capital Award of Excellence on a national level. All honorees are invited to the national Entrepreneur Of The Year gala, hosted by Jay Leno, on Nov. 13, 2010 in Palm Springs, Calif. The gala is the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. For more information on the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, please visit www.ey.com/us/strategicgrowthforum.
Awards Criteria
Awards are presented to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Self-nominations are encouraged, and there is no fee. Application forms must be received by March 19, 2010.
To be eligible for consideration, the nominee must be an owner/manager of a private or public company who is primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company and an active member of top management. Additionally, the nominee's company must be at least three years old.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Florida sponsors include Bowne, Carlton Fields, Fifth Third Bank, RFB Communications Group, Smart Business Network and Tribridge,
Contact Information
For more information and nomination forms, please contact Beverly Eha, Program Manager, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Florida at 813-225-4893 or beverly.eha@ey.com. Information is also available at www.ey.com/us/eoy.
About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.
About Ernst & Young
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