TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Eric Reimer, CEO of Healthmap Solutions, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 National Award winner, following Mr. Reimer’s selection as a Florida regional award winner in June.
National winners were chosen from a group of 214 Entrepreneur Of The Year regional winners, representing 185 companies across the US. For nearly 40 years, the Entrepreneur Of The Year award has recognized entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing industries and leading businesses that will shape the future.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as the 2024 National Life Sciences and Health Award winner by the Entrepreneur Of The Year program,” said Mr. Reimer. “I am very proud to lead the Healthmap Solutions team, and I believe this award is a testament to the positive impact we are making on patients’ lives. I’m thankful for my family, friends, and past and present colleagues who have supported me throughout my career and helped me become the leader I am today.”
Winners were selected by a panel of independent judges composed of entrepreneurs and other respected business leaders from across the US. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
Mr. Reimer joins the following leaders from across the nation as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 National Award winners:
- Christopher Barnett, CEO, ABA Centers, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (National Overall Award winner)
- Michael Intrator, CEO, Coreweave, Roseland, New Jersey
- Christine Chang and Sarah Lee, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, Glow Recipe, New York, New York
- John Poindexter, CEO and Chairman of the Board, J.B Poindexter & Co, Inc., Houston, Texas
- Cassandra Thurswell, CEO, Kitsch, Los Angeles, California
- Marco Assis, CEO, Propio Language Services, Overland Park, Kansas
- Terrence McLean, CEO and Co-Founder, SageSure, Jersey City, New Jersey
- Dhruv Saxena, CEO, ShipBob, Chicago, Illinois
- Benjamin Rosenthal, CEO and Co-President, Standard Meat Company, Fort Worth, Texas
“With each passing year, the world is becoming increasingly complex, and the potential challenges to a business’s success are always evolving. This year’s national award winners have remained undaunted in the face of market, geopolitical, and economic uncertainties,” said Andrew (AJ) Jordan, EY Americas Entrepreneur Of The Year Director. “They’ve managed to grow, transform, and innovate within their industries and contribute to their communities even in the face of seemingly insurmountable hurdles. They lead by example and embody spirits of ambition, drive, and purpose. I cannot wait to see how they continue to transform the future.”
Since 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has honored an array of business leaders for their ingenuity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit. The program recognizes original founders who grew their business from inception, visionary CEOs who transformed companies with innovation, and family business leaders who modernized legacy models for future success.
The national winners were announced during a celebration held at the Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. Learn more about the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 National honorees. All regional and national winners who were celebrated this year are lifetime members of an esteemed community of award winners, with exclusive, continued access to the experience, insight, and wisdom of fellow alumni and other ecosystem members in nearly 80 countries—all supported by the full suite of EY resources.
EY US also supports entrepreneurs through the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ program and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network to help connect women founders and Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs, respectively, with the resources, network, and access needed to unlock their full potential.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, Marsh USA, SAP, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year® has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 80 countries and territories globally.
The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November, where national finalists and award winners are announced. The overall national winner represents the US at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
About EY
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network, and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY refers to the global organization and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
Media contact:
Chris Cooney
President
The WilMark Group
(407) 921-6932
chris@wilmarkgroup.com
