Entrepreneur of the Year rewards ambitious entrepreneurs who are building a better world
MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) named BJ Werzyn Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Greater Philadelphia Award Winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the most prestigious competitive awards given to entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth businesses. Werzyn was selected by an independent jury comprised of past winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. Candidates were evaluated based on their ability to create long-term value through entrepreneurship, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
West Shore Home Founder and CEO BJ Werzyn Wins 2023 Greater Philadelphia Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Werzyn founded West Shore Home in 2006 as a local home improvement company. It now operates in 17 states with 36 locations. It is known for its convenient replacement of tub, shower, windows and doors in just one day. The company continues to expand nationally, with the goal of becoming the most admired home improvement brand in the United States.
Werzyn will now be considered for the 2023 national Entrepreneur of the Year awards. National award winners, including the National Entrepreneur of the Year winner, will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the most prestigious gatherings in the country bringing together leading companies in their high-growth markets. The winner of the National Entrepreneur of the Year Award will then compete for the National Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Global Entrepreneur of the Year® Price in June 2024.
The Entrepreneur of the Year program has recognized more than 11,000 entrepreneurs across the United States since its inception in 1986, and it has grown to recognize business leaders in 145 cities in more than 60 countries across the world.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur of the Year awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, NA; SAP America; and the Kauffman Foundation. In Greater Philadelphia, sponsors also include CRESA; Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN); Lockton; Ballard Spahr LLP; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; and Troutman Pepper LLP.
About Entrepreneur of the Year®
Entrepreneur of the year® is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for invincible entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders bring the innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with ideas and experiences that promote growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. National Global Award winners compete for the Global Entrepreneur of the Year® title. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
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About West Shore Home®
West Shore Home®, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania., is a leading provider of technology-enabled home improvement services with an expanding national footprint. Founded in 2006, West Shore Home’s national brand promise is to Bring Happiness to Every Home® by providing a quick, easy and convenient home improvement experience. From the first phone call to final installation, customers enjoy a streamlined experience and associate the West Shore Home brand with consistent high quality, transparency and trust. For more information, visit westshorehome.com.
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