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Follow on Google News | EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Program Announces Orange County Judging PanelNotable local CEOs and business leaders will evaluate nominees.
By: Ernst & Young The judges, who will have a chance to meet nominees, will be choosing the semifinalists and finalists for what is recognized as one of the most prestigious business award programs in the country. The 15-person judging panel includes five new judges and nine business leaders who were previously category winners. “If being an entrepreneur is in your blood, this is one of the few programs that really recognizes you for your efforts,” said 2003 Orange County Entrepreneur Of The Year winner Steele Platt, the founder of Yard House Restaurants. “The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award is probably the biggest award I’m ever going to win in my business career – to receive that is really like winning the Oscars.” The nomination deadline for entries from Orange County and the Inland Empire is March 6, 2015, and the awards ceremony is scheduled for June 11, 2015 at The St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach in Dana Point, Calif. “It’s very important in life to pause occasionally and celebrate your achievements,” The 2015 Entrepreneur Of The Year Orange County judging panel includes: Reynolds Bish, CEO Kofax Ltd. OC Software Winner: 2003 (Captiva Software) OC Judge: 2014 Jonathan Ord, Co-founder & CEO DealerSocket, Inc. OC B2B Winner: 2014 Steve Layton, Co-founder & Principal LBA Realty OC Judge: 2009-2012, 2014 Steele Platt, Retired Founder Yard House Restaurants OC Retail Winner: 2003 OC Judge: 2013-2014 National Judge: 2014 Anand Nallathambi, President & CEO CoreLogic, Inc. OC Financial Services Winner: 2013 OC Judge: 2014 Bob Holmen, Co-founder & Managing Director Miramar Venture Partners OC Judge: 2009-2012, 2014 Craig Boundy, CEO Experian North America Dan Lubeck, Founder & Managing Director Solis Capital Partners OC Judge: 2013-2014 Heidi Golledge, Co-founder & CEO CareerBliss OC Business Services Winner: 2013 Jeff Frieden, Co-founder & CEO Auction.com OC Real Estate Winner: 2014 Kim Kovacs, Managing Director Arroyo Ventures Liz McKinley, Founder & CEO Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc. OC Distribution & Manufacturing Winner: 2010 OC Judge: 2014 Michael Hajeck Retired Founder, SiliconSystems Retired Sr. VP & GM, Western Digital OC Technology Winner – 2008 OC Judge – 2012-2013 Reggie Gilyard, Dean Chapman University, The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics OC Judge: 2013-2014 Steve Plochocki, President & CEO Quality Systems, Inc. OC Health Sciences Winner: 2002 (InSight Health Services) OC Judge: 2003-2005, 2009-2012, 2014 National Judge: 2010-2011 All regional honorees are invited to the Entrepreneur Of The Year national gala on November 14, 2015 in Palm Springs, Calif., and the national winner will compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year title in Monaco the following June. Awards criteria Business leaders eligible for consideration include not only company founders, but also leaders who have transformed an existing business, multi-generation family businesses and both public and private company CEOs. The nominee’s company must be at least two years old and he/she must be in the leadership position for at least two years. Nominate someone you know or nominate yourself. There is no fee to enter. Information is available at www.ey.com/us/ Sponsors Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP Americas and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In Orange County, sponsors include: Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Co., Union Bank, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, Smart Business, Merrill Datasite, Scherzer International and HKA, Inc. Marketing Communications. Contact information To receive more information, including nomination forms, contact: Kathy Beckman, EY, 18111 Von Karman Ave., Suite 1000, Irvine, CA 92612, (949) 437-0236, kathy.beckman@ About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. About EY EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. 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