Governor Scott McCallum named finalist in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) Award ...
Former Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum has always had a strong desire to serve; he chose to make the State of Wisconsin a better place by serving in elected office for 25 years as Senator, Lieutenant Governor and Governor. McCallum's leadership at Aidmatrix has allowed the company to expand exponentially, so that Aidmatrix now serves over 35,000 nonprofits worldwide and facilitates $1.5 billion in aid annually.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards program celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. Former winners of the award include Michael Dell of Dell, Inc., Pierre Omidyar of eBay, Inc., Howard Schultz of Starbucks, and Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year national program. Regional award winners will be announced at a special black tie event on June 27, 2009 at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, TX. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 2009. The awards ceremony is the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur of the Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors. In the Southwest Area - North, sponsors include First United Bank & Trust, Smith, Frank & Partners, Stagen, D CEO Magazine, Fort Worth Business Press and the Journal Record.
About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program
Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® Award is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The 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, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.
About The Aidmatrix Foundation
The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian crises. Our solutions enhance participation, amplify contributions, and accelerate results for humanitarian relief. 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize $1.5 billion in global aid annually. The donated goods, money and services impact the lives of 65 million people. Aidmatrix is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with offices in Wisconsin, Germany and India.
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