David Vos of Athena Technologies, Inc. Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2007 Award Winner in Greater Washington.Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence in Services Category WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Athena Technologies Athena Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of control and navigation solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). Athena's GuideStar product line provides INS/GPS solutions that integrate IMU, GPS, magnetometer and air data signals for , Inc., a leading provider of flight control and navigation systems for UAVs and manned aircraft, today announced that Dr. David Vos, Founder & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year([R]) 2007 Award in the Services category in Greater Washington. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Ernst & Young, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. David Vos was selected by an independent panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
"I am deeply honored to be named a winner in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program," said David Vos. "I attribute Athena's success to the dedication of our employees, the commitment of our customers, and moreover the high degree of satisfaction in our flight controls from the end users - the men and women serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan." The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 21st anniversary this year and continues to honor entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. "Ernst & Young is honored to recognize extraordinary business leaders, such as David Vos, and the companies they have built," said Jeff Fialko, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program director for Greater Washington. As a Greater Washington award The Washington Award is an American engineering award. Since 1916 it has been given annually for "accomplishments which promote the happiness, comfort, and well-being of humanity". winner, David Vos is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 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 in Palm Springs, California Palm Springs is a famed Riverside County, California desert resort city, approximately 110 miles (177 km) east of Los Angeles and 140 miles (225 km) northeast of San Diego. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 42,807. on November 17, 2007. The national Entrepreneur Of The Year celebration is part of Ernst & Young's Strategic Growth Forum. The overall national Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient is then considered for the world event held in Monte Carlo Monte Carlo (môNtā` kärlō`), town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. . Sponsors Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are pleased to have Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. as the national presenting sponsor, as well as SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as national sponsors. In Greater Washington, local sponsors include Marsh, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international, full-service law firm with strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors and offices located throughout the United States and the world, including key financial centers such as New York, and Washington Business Journal. About Athena Technologies Athena Technologies is a premier developer and producer of navigation and control systems. Founded in 1998, the company produces the GuideStar[TM] family of versatile, compact and cost-effective flight control systems for applications such as commercial aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles
About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards The Entrepreneur Of The Year([R]) awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year([R]) Award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006, honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 125 cities and 40 countries. About Ernst & Young Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to enhancing the public's trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Its 114,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on our core competencies of auditing, accounting, tax, and transactions. Further information about Ernst & Young and its approach to a variety of business issues can be found at www.ey.com/perspectives. Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, a U.K. company limited by guarantee, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited does not provide services to clients. Ernst & Young LLP is a U.S. client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. |
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