Entrepreneur of the Year honors ambitious entrepreneurs building a bolder future
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year award.® 2023 New England Awards. The New England program celebrates entrepreneurs from Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In its 37th year, the Entrepreneur of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious business awards given to transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth businesses who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.
These 36 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 2023 New England finalists are:
Yuchun Lee | Allego | Waltham, Massachusetts
Chris Malone | Applause | Framingham, Massachusetts
Dr. Robert Playter | Boston Dynamics | Waltham, Massachusetts
Chris Bullock | ClearGov | Maynard, Massachusetts
Siva Namasivayam | Coherent health | Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Cheri Ackerman | Concerto Biosciences | Cambridge, Massachusetts
Eric Schenker | Craft Sportswear NA, LLC | Manchester, Massachusetts
Katherine Kostereva | Creation | Boston, Massachusetts
Vikram Aggarwal | EnergySage | Boston, Massachusetts
Ed Boyajian | EnterpriseDB | Bedford, Massachusetts
Mike Lane | Fluency, Inc. | Burlington, VT
Michel Lombardo | GlideFast Tip | Waltham, Massachusetts
Greta Bajrami | Toiture Doré Group | Hudson, Massachusetts
Colleen Nicewicz | Groups recover together | Burlington, Massachusetts
Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, Windsor Western and Annie Wang | Its campus media | Boston, Massachusetts
Jeffrey Glass | Home | Boston, Massachusetts
Jay Calnan | J. Calnan & Associates | Quincy, Massachusetts
Dr. Alfred Griffin | LightForce Orthodontics | Burlington, Massachusetts
Paul Sellew | Small Leaf Farms | Devens, Massachusetts
Eric Girouard | Maverick Work Wear Inc. dba BRUNT Workwear | Reading North, Massachusetts
Lyle Stevens | Mavrck | Boston, Massachusetts
Jan Bruce | meQuilibrium | Boston, Massachusetts
Bruce Ginsberg | New England Ice Cream Company | Norton, MA
Jim Sullivan | NWN Carousel | Boston, Massachusetts
Jon Olinto | A powerful mill | Lynn, Massachusetts
Ty Harris | Openly | Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Andy Beck | PathAI | Boston, Massachusetts
Ed Jennings | Quick Base | Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. David Meeker | Rhythmic Pharmaceuticals | Boston, Massachusetts
Rob Price | School of Rock | Canton, Massachusetts
Frank Roe | Smart Bear | Somerville, Massachusetts
Bob Monahan | UPPAbaby | Rockland, Massachusetts
Joe Krivickas | Veracross | Wakefield, Massachusetts
Arun Balakrishnan | Xcedance | Worcester, Massachusetts
The regional award winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, during 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 New England, sponsors also include Cresa Global, Inc., Woodruff Sawyer & Company and DLA Piper, 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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