Benefits of air United States Founder and Chief Growth Officer recognized for his excellence in entrepreneurship
DAVIE, Florida., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Anthony Perera, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Benefits of air UNITED STATES, is the winner of the 2023 Florida Entrepreneur Of The Year® award. The Entrepreneur of the Year program celebrates visionary business leaders, recognizing them for their exceptional ingenuity and dedication to innovating their ideas.
Perera was selected as the winner by a panel of independent judges based on his embodiment of long-term value through his entrepreneurship, determination, business development and influence, among other fundamental contributions and attributes.
“I am honored and grateful to have been recognized as an honoree by the Ernst & Young Florida team for this prestigious award,” said Anthony Perera of Air Pros. UNITED STATES. “I would not be in this position without the support of each of my team members over the years, and it is a testament to their hard work and dedication as much as it is to mine.”
Perera founded Air Pros UNITED STATES in 2017 to Fort Lauderdale with a single truck and two employees. To date, Perera has grown its business to 800 trucks, 1,000 employees and counting. 1M customers spread across 16 service points in Florida, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, AlabamaLouisiana and Washington.
Benefits of air UNITED STATES was created based on a commitment to serving its customers, employees and the communities in which they live by actively engaging in charitable outreach projects. They partner with the Broward County Boys and Girls Club, the Miami Dolphins and numerous non-profit organizations in each community where they have an office.
Perera is a brand builder and has successfully created several business ventures from scratch. At 19, he launched his first business; an all-terrain publication called Mud Life Magazine and its parent company Extreme Media Group. The magazine became a national bestseller and he expanded the brand to include online media and a retail market. During the pandemic, Perera launched Inspected.coma remote platform that uses a simple user interface to help contractors securely plan, inspect and obtain municipal permits, saving small businesses and municipal governments time and money.
“I nominated Anthony for this award because his personal character and business strategy embody what it means to be a great entrepreneur,” says Adam Talbot, vice-president of Cresa. “In all of his endeavors, Anthony is driven above all by integrity and honesty. His focus on human-centered policies and procedures focused on the needs of his clients and colleagues will continue to drive him to accomplish great things.”
The regional award winners were announced on June 8 during a special celebration. Winners from each region will be considered by national judges for the national Entrepreneur of the Year awards, which will be presented in November at the annual ceremony. 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 EY World Entrepreneur of The Year™ award 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.
About Air Pros UNITED STATES:
Benefits of air UNITED STATES Was founded in South Florida on the promise of integrity, reliability and putting our customers first. The company quickly expanded to many metropolitan areas Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Colorado, Georgia, Texas and Washington, with more locations expected to be introduced soon. Benefits of air UNITED STATES currently employs more than 1,000 experienced professionals in more than a dozen metropolitan service locations, including Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Mobile and Spokane. For more information, visit www.airprosusa.com.
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 then compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year™ title. Visit ey.com/us/eoy
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