Ten Gulf Coasters named finalists for entrepreneur award

GULF COAST — EY, the new name for accounting firm Ernst & Young, has announced the finalists for its Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Florida and it includes 10 well-known Gulf Coast business leaders.

In its 28th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has expanded globally to recognize company builders in more than 140 cities and 50 countries. Regional award recipients go on to compete at the national level. Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the National EY Entrepreneur Of The Year overall award winner, will be announced in Palm Springs, Calif., on Nov. 15.

Florida Award recipients will be announced at an event on June 12 at the Hilton Orlando.