

It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world.

The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. About Entrepreneur Of The Year ®Įntrepreneur Of The Year ® is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. In the Heartland, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsors, Colliers International, Padilla and Twin Cities Business. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 entrepreneurs throughout the US since its inception in 1986, and it has grown to recognize business leaders across 145 cities in over 60 countries around the world.įounded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, N.A. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year ® Award in June 2024. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum ®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. Regional award winners will be announced on June 8 during a special celebration. “The finalists have been carefully selected by our independent panel of judges for their unwavering commitment to their companies, customers and communities, and we are thrilled to recognize them,” added Erin Donovan, Heartland Program Co-Director. “This year’s finalists are ambitious entrepreneurs set on transforming their industries and communities,” said Dominic Iannazzo, Heartland Program Co-Director. Michael Happe | Winnebago Industries | Eden Prairie, MN Paul, MNĮli Maloley | Vivacity Tech PBC | St. Jude Bricker | Sun Country Airlines | Minneapolis, MN James Mortensen | R3 Continuum | Bloomington, MNĬhristian Lawrence | Rise Modular | Minneapolis, MNĮric Hall & Rita Katona | So Good So You | Minneapolis, MN Melvin Ashford | Minnesota Women’s Care | St. Shikhar Saxena | Milan Holdings dba Milan Laser Hair Removal | Omaha, NEĭr.

John Axelson | Hunt Electric Corporation | Bloomington, MN Rick Bauerly | Granite Partners | Saint Cloud, MNĬameron McNie | Hawaiian Bros Inc. John Hopper | Gateway Dealer Network, LLC | Valley Park, MO Michele Henry | Face Foundrie | Eden Prairie, MNīob Gardner | Gardner Builders, LLC | Minneapolis, MN Justin Barrett | Eyesafe | Eden Prairie, MN Jerry Johnson | EMC (Energy Management Collaborative, LLC) | Plymouth, MN Igor Epshteyn | Coherent Solutions | Minneapolis, MN Todd Graeve | Boundless Enterprises dba Scooter’s Coffee, LLC | Omaha, NEĬheri Beranek | Clearfield | Minneapolis, MN Margaret Murphy | Bold Orange Company, LLC | Minneapolis, MN The 2023 Heartland finalists are:Īnant Bhalla | American Equity Investment Life Holding Company | West Des Moines, IA The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes. These 30 entrepreneurs were selected as finalists by an independent panel of judges.

Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Heartland program celebrates entrepreneurs from the Dakotas, Iowa, Kansas (excludes greater Wichita area), Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. Minneapolis, MN – Ap– Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2023 Heartland Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures
