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June 23, 2011 (Chicago, IL)
BlueStar Energy's CEO, Guy Morgan, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award Winner in the Midwest Region
CHICAGO, Illinois, Thursday, June 23, 2011 -- BlueStar Energy Solutions today announced that Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Guy H. Morgan, was selected Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® for the Midwest region. This award recognizes BlueStar Energy's continuing efforts as one of the fastest-growing energy suppliers in the United States.
According to Ernst & Young, the awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national and global level who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses. Mr. Morgan was selected an award winner from a field of 26 finalist candidates by a panel of independent judges, previous winners of the award, leading CEOs, private capital investors and other business leaders. This marked the second consecutive year that Mr. Morgan was selected as a finalist for the award and the first year as its winner.
"I am honored to be selected as a winner of this prestigious award given the outstanding records of the other finalists. While my name may be on it, this award actually recognizes the success of everyone at BlueStar Energy. It is for this reason that I am proud to accept it on behalf of our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to the customer focus, innovation, passion and integrity that have been instrumental to BlueStar Energy's growth. Helping customers use less energy and spend less for it is what we do, and I could not be more proud of our employees," said Mr. Morgan.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Regional award winners, such as Mr. Morgan are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 national program.
About BlueStar Energy
BlueStar Energy is an independent retail electricity supplier—unaffiliated with any utility—supplying electricity to residential and business customers. One of the fastest-growing energy suppliers in the United States, BlueStar provides a wide array of energy solutions including retail electricity supply and is operating in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio and Washington, D.C. BlueStar also provides energy efficiency services nationwide. For more information visit www.bluestarenergy.com.
About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
Ernst & Young 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 140 cities in more than 50 countries.
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