FedConcepts CEO Christian Sullivan Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award Finalist in Maryland

BALTIMORE, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- FedConcepts today announced that founder and CEO Christian Sullivan is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award inMaryland. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Sullivan was selected as a finalist from nearly 50 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 19 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

"It is a tremendous honor to be a finalist for the world's most prestigious award for entrepreneurs and business leaders," said Sullivan. "Every entrepreneur has a team of people and a family of long term customers that makes them successful. I thank all of these truly talented people for their support in making FedConcepts the Government's choice for Microsoft Solutions."

Founded in 2000, FedConcepts is an award winning Microsoft Gold Partner for the US Government located inStevensville, MD. Most recently, the company was added to the Inc 5,000 fastest growing companies in the US and last year won the Small Business of the Year award for the Capital Region.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year national program. 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 inPalm Springs, California on November 15, 2008. The awards are 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.

InMaryland, sponsors include Clifton Gunderson LLP, DLA Piper, Provident Bank, Baltimore SmartCEO, and The Mergis Group.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique 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, Ernst & Young 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 135 cities in 50 countries.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 130,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve potential.

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