Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards Program

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year Award is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the 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, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The YEAR award 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.

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America are national sponsors of the award. Local sponsors include Bowne, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, Lockton Companies,LLC and SmartBusiness magazine.