For more than two decades, Ernst & Young andthe Entrepreneur Of The Year®(EOY) awards have honored entrepreneurial men and women and thecompanies they build and grow. Smart Business magazine is proud to be the media sponsor for five regional EOY programs: Lake Michigan Area, Central Great Lakes, Northern California, Northeast Ohio and South Central Ohio & Kentucky.
To hear from each program director and read profiles of the finalists and award winners, click on the links below.
Building for the future
How Joel Pizzuti has navigated the downturn to keep The Pizzuti Cos. poised for success
Group effort
How Kathie Mancini created an employee activities committee that helped grow Molina Healthcare of Ohio by more than 35 percent
Power 100
Central Ohio leaders who make things happen
Setting the tone
The four 2008 Hall of Fame inductees help push the foundation of Central Ohio.
Corrective surgery
How Claus von Zychlin’s restructuring of Mount Carmel Health System has prepped the organization for future growth
Unlimited opportunities
How Linda Heasley is reinvigorating The Limited with new capital, a fresh look and an independent attitude
Dealer’s choice
How Buddy Byers puts the right people in the right spots at Byers Holding Co. — and then gets out of the way
Listen and learn
Jay Schottenstein follows the advice of his mentors to manage his multiple successful ventures.
Living by the Golden Rule
Jack Kessler nurtures relationships at The New Albany Co. and the John W. Kessler Co.
Maintaining integrity
Larry Hilsheimer led by example at Deloitte & Touche USA LLP and now he’s taking that experience to Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
The business of beauty
Charles Penzone loves his leadership role at Charles Penzone Inc.
