Medical Guardian CEO, Geoff Gross, Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Award Finalist in Greater Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medical
Guardian today announced that founder and CEO, Geoff Gross, is a
finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Award in Greater
Philadelphia. The awards program, which is celebrating its 30^th
year, recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and
extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance
and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Gross was
selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners
will be announced at a special gala on June 9th at the Terrace Ballroom,
Pennsylvania Convention Center.
“It’s an honor to be selected as a finalist in Greater Philadelphia for
this prestigious award and recognized alongside some of the brightest
business leaders in our region,” said Gross. “The entire Medical
Guardian team is committed to our mission to provide customers with
superior support and service. This mission has been the foundation for
our continued growth and success.”
Now in its 30th year, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program has
expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more
than 60 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the EY
Entrepreneur Of The Year National program. Award winners in several
national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National
Overall Award winner, will be announced at the EY Entrepreneur Of The
Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 19,
2016. The awards are the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth
Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth,
market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by EY, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are
nationally sponsored by SAP America, Merrill Corporation and the Ewing
Marion Kauffman Foundation. In Greater Philadelphia, sponsors also
include PNC Bank, Pine Hill Group, LLP, SolomonEdwards Group, Ballard
Spahr LLP, Morgan Lewis, Pepper Hamilton LLP, Simkiss & Block and
Philadelphia Business Journal.
About Medical Guardian
Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of Personal
Emergency Response Systems (PERS) headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa.
Medical Guardian provides reliable, affordable medical alert devices and
superior support to individuals who want an independent, active
lifestyle. The company serves more than 200,000 clients across the
country, providing them with renewed sense of independence, and their
loved ones with peace of mind knowing that help is just a push of a
button away. Learn more about Medical Guardian by visiting www.medicalguardian.com,
Facebook
and Twitter.
About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®
EY 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 145 cities in more than 60 countries.
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