(HERNDON, Virginia) April 28, 2023<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Gabby Wong, CEO of FranConnect was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year\u00ae<\/sup> 2023 Mid-Atlantic Award finalist. 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gabby Wong was selected by an independent panel of judges. Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.<\/p>\n \u201cGreat companies are a function of outstanding people who seek to make an impact, products that matter, and growth-minded customers who continuously evolve.\u201d said Gabby Wong. \u201cAt FranConnect, we are fortunate to serve a market that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of this award. On behalf of the entire FranConnect Team and as a tribute to the franchising entrepreneurs we serve, I am honored to be considered a finalist.\u201d<\/p>\n Regional award winners will be announced on Thursday, June 22, during a special celebration. 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\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/span>, one of the nation\u2019s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year\u2122 Award in June 2024.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Sponsors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, N.A.; SAP America; and the Kauffman Foundation. In Mid-Atlantic, sponsors also include Cresa Global, Inc., Cooley LLP, DLA Piper LLP, ADP, and Kelly Benefits.<\/p>\n About Entrepreneur Of The Year<\/strong>\u00ae<\/sup><\/p>\n Entrepreneur Of The Year\u00ae<\/sup> is the world\u2019s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster 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 over 60 countries. National Overall Award winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year\u2122 title. 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