NEW YORK, April 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ernst & Young LLP announced today the panel of judges selected to determine the recipients of the 2004 New York Metro Entrepreneur of the Year awards, to be presented on June 22, 2004. Award recipients are then considered for recognition in several national award categories, including the National Entrepreneur of the Year honor, awarded at a gala in Palm Springs, California on November 20, 2004.
The distinguished judges for this year's awards include:
- Dr. Bob Brill - Newlight Management - Christine DiBona - Marsh USA. - Christopher Duda - Goldman Sachs - James Furnivall - Canaan Partners - Roger Hurwitz - APAX Partners - Irwin Simon - The Hain Celestial Group - Natalie Wood - The Nasdaq Stock Market
"We are very proud to have such an elite group of people as judges for the 2004 New York Metro awards. Their continued support of the program and the local entrepreneurial spirit is truly invaluable," said Roger Savell, program director for the Entrepreneur of the Year awards. "The Entrepreneur of the Year awards program, now in its 18th year, continues to strive to encourage visionary entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses as well as their communities."
Nominations are being accepted now through April 16, 2004. Companies based in Manhattan, Long Island, Westchester County and Fairfield County will be considered for the award. Eligible are owners and managers who are primarily responsible for the growth of a company and are active in top management. Self-nominations are encouraged, as are those from suppliers, customers, and others who work with entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur of the Year(r) is a registered service mark of Ernst & Young LLP. Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Services is dedicated to accelerating the success of the world's best entrepreneurs. Recipients of the Entrepreneur of the Year award become lifetime members of the Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame.