Meet the 2022 Central Plains winners

Congratulations to our region’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® winners, who were selected by a panel of independent judges based on their demonstration of long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes. Finalists were recognized and winners were announced during the regional awards celebration.

Regional winners went on to compete for National recognition. National finalists and winners were announced during the National awards gala. 

Joe-Urso

Joe Urso
Founder, Chairman and CEO
ActivePure Technologies, LLC

Barbara Smith
Chairman of the Board, President and CEO
Commercial Metals Company

2022 National winner

Daniel-McCarthy

Daniel McCarthy
CEO
FM

Sulagna-Bhattacharya

Sulagna Bhattacharya
CEO
Nanoscope Therapeutics

Mike Bidwell
CEO/President
Neighborly

Michael Gorton
CEO
Recuro Health

Maria Carell

Maria Carell
CEO & President
Revision Skincare & Goodier Cosmetics

Kishore-Khandavalli

Kishore Khandavalli
Chairman and CEO
RiseIT Solutions, Inc.

Tom-Ellis

Tom Ellis
CEO
ShiftKey

Gabe-Abshire

Gabe Abshire
CEO
Utility Concierge

Dave-Copps

Dave Copps
CEO
Worlds