Ernst & Young names Dr. Piyush Patel Canada’s Entrepreneur Of The Year

Dr. Patel, co-founder of Allied Research International, epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit. He saw the need for improvements in the clinical research field and took bold steps to turn his ideas into reality. Entrepreneurs like Dr. Patel make a difference by generating new opportunities and bringing Canadian-grown companies to the global stage. Read the media release.

Key dates

Spring: The Excitement Begins
April 30 Nomination deadline

Summer: Judging Season
June Regional nominee receptions
July Announcement of award finalists

Fall: The Awards Banquets
October 8 Pacific (Vancouver)
October 9 Atlantic (Halifax)
October 16 Ontario (Toronto)
October 21 Prairies (Calgary)
October 23 Québec (Montréal)
November 26 National (Toronto)

Latest news releases

Ernst & Young names Dr. Piyush Patel Canada’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008
(27 November 2008)

Young entrepreneurs crucial to Canada’s future: Ernst & Young
Firm sponsors Global Entrepreneurship Week activities in Canada
(17 November 2008)

Jean Gattuso takes top honours as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 for Québec
(24 October 2008)

Awards process

Read about the awards process to find out everything you need to know—from nomination criteria and award categories, to how the recipients are selected, and the benefits associated with receiving an award.

Our sponsors

The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards were founded and are produced by Ernst & Young. We are grateful to our national co-sponsors—Global Television Network, National Post, La Presse and RDI—and to the regional sponsors who provide valuable support across Canada.