Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 Regional Awards
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Recognized globally, the award honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.
The Road to Palm Springs - 2009 Regional Award winners Nearly 250 men and women from 26 programs across the United States are Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Regional Award winners. Meet some of these regional winners and read their stories of innovation, vision and hard work.
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Recognized globally, the award honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.
2009 Regional Award Program Information & Contacts
To learn more about the 26 regional programs of the National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, including who the 2009 Regional Program Winners are, select from the list below:
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Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum 2009
Join 1,300 of America’s top CEOs, entrepreneurs, advisors, investors and other senior business leaders for the country’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. This invitation-only event concludes with the 23rd annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year national awards, the largest gathering of entrepreneurs in America, hosted by TV talk show host, Jay Leno.
Seizing Opportunities: A once in a lifetime chance
In response to the downturn, Ernst & Young recently surveyed 3,100 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award country winners and finalists. Our findings show that 67% of high-growth company CEOs and entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the downturn by "pursuing new market opportunities." Expanding customer base and sharpening market differentiation are the top priority for today's leading entrepreneurs, according to our survey.
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2008 Program highlights
Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 national winners These winners were chosen by independent panels of judges from among more than 260 winners from 26 US regions who were contenders for the prestigious award.
National Program Contacts For information about the national award program, contact Betty Pilcher, Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Manager, or call 1-800-755-AWARD in the US.
Entrepreneur Of The Year Magazine Find out more about the innovative men and women who are Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year the 2008 national winners and finalists — as well as the awards program and judging process — in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Magazine (pdf, 4M).