Ernst & Young LLP today announced the open nomination period for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Awards. The deadline for applications is March 16, 2009.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards program, now in its 23rd year, is recognized as one of the most prestigious business award programs in the country. Award winners are selected by a panel of independent judges, including local business owners - many of whom have won the award in the past - as well as area leaders from civic organizations and academic institutions.
"Ernst & Young is proud to continue its support of entrepreneurs," said Larry Haynes, Americas Director of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) program. "As an essential building block of America, entrepreneurial ingenuity is more important than ever."
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards
Last year, approximately 250 entrepreneurs from across the nation were selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) award winners from more than 1,500 nominations. Past award winners have included Howard Schultz of Starbucks, Wayne Huizenga of Huizenga Holdings, Pierre Omidyar of eBay, Inc., Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, and last year's national winner, Matthew Szulik of Red Hat, Inc.
"Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) honors exceptional business executives regionally in June, leading up to the national awards in the fall," said Haynes. "Entrepreneurs are nominated and evaluated by those in each region, bringing local business, academic and community leaders together to celebrate these remarkable achievements."
The national Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) gala takes place on November 15, 2009 in Palm Springs. 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 given 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 16, 2009.
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 two years old.
Information is also available at www.ey.com/us/eoy.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards are nationally sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America.
About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R)
Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 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(R) 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
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 135,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.
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