Entrepreneur of the Year: Florida

Posted by Bonny Albo Feb 28, 2007

Ernst & Young LLP today opened the nomination period for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2007 Awards in Florida. The deadline for applications is March 30, 2007, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando.

Recognized as one of the most highly-regarded business award programs in the country, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program, now in its 21st year, acknowledges business luminaries for creating and guiding innovative companies. 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.

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 30, 2007.

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.