Entrepreneur of the Year honors ambitious entrepreneurs building a bolder future
Miami, April 28 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year award.® Florida Awards 2023. The Florida program celebrates entrepreneurs from Florida and Puerto Rico. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award, now in its 37th year, is one of the most prestigious business awards given to transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a fairer, more sustainable world and more prosperous for all.
These 23 entrepreneurs were selected as finalists by an independent jury. Candidates were evaluated based on their ability to create long-term value through entrepreneurship, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
The Florida 2023 finalists are:
Antoine Perera | Air Pros United States | Hollywood, Florida
Todd Schoenherz | American Oncology Network | Fort Meyers, Florida
Christophe Clémenti | Associated Energy Group | Miami, Florida
Russell Thomas | Availability, LLC | Jacksonville, Florida
Moby Kazmi | CO-PILOT | Maitland, Florida
Christian Allen | Corner lot | Jacksonville, Florida
Shirley Penny | Financial partners Dynasty | St. Petersburg, Florida
Benjamin Gliklich | Element Solutions | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Jennifer Addabbo | Engage Fi | Tampa, Florida
Chris Tomasso | First Watch Restaurant Group | Bradenton, Florida
Joshua Hay and Michael White | Indelible | Jacksonville, Florida
Fred Voccola | Kaseya | Miami, Florida
Bret Jorgensen | MDVIP, LLC | Boca Raton, Florida
Oscar Felden Church | Perry Ellis International | Miami, Florida
Jeffrey Jackson | PGT Innovations | Nokomis, Florida
Andreas King-Geovanis | Sextants Stays | Miami, Florida
Bruce Lucas | Slide insurance | Tampa, Florida
Robert Morcos | Social mobiles | Hollywood, Florida
Richard Weissmann | The learning experience | Deerfield Beach, Florida
Bill Johnson | Liberty Insurance Brokers | Gainesville, Florida
James Hill | Trajector | Newberry, Florida
Ryan Moul | WAI | Miramar, Florida
“This year’s finalists are ambitious entrepreneurs committed to transforming their industries and communities,” said Sylvain Dominici-Tiranti, co-director of the Florida Entrepreneur of the Year program.
“The finalists were carefully selected by our panel of independent judges for their unwavering commitment to their businesses, customers and communities, and we are thrilled to recognize them,” said Michael E. Pattillo, co-director of the Entrepreneur Program. year in Florida.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 8 at a special celebration. The winners will then 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 National Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Global Entrepreneur of the Year® Reward 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 Florida, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsors: Cresa and DLA Piper.
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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