Orion Systems Integrators, President & CEO Sunil Mehta Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 New Jersey Award Finalist

May 12, 2011 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
Monmouth Junction, May 12, 2011 – Orion Systems Integrators, Inc. today announced that Sunil Mehta is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 New Jersey Award finalist. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Sunil was selected as a finalist from numerous statewide submissions by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 23, 2011 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe.

"It is a great honor to be nominated as a finalist in this program and to be recognized alongside this elite group of entrepreneurs. The true measure of an entrepreneur is not simply driven by the bottom line, it is one's ability to lead and inspire. Being able to recognize potential opportunities early on and cultivate the right talent within the organization has been key to making my vision for Orion a reality", states Sunil.

Founded in a loft in 1993 Orion Systems Integrators, Inc. has grown from a one man company to a 500+ global workforce with seven offices spanning four continents. Orion develops, integrates, deploys and manages IT services and solutions for some of the leading financial, retail, media, pharmaceutical and government organizations across the globe. Orion's well experienced teams of experts are strategists, problem solvers and implementers who understand how leveraging technology can solve real business problems and maximize opportunities. Orion's reputation is built on their focus and dedication to develop and deliver technology excellence through flawlessly executed projects while providing outstanding customer satisfaction.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year overall National Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 12, 2011. 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, which will be held November 9–13, 2011.


Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as a national sponsor.

In New Jersey sponsors include Merrill Corporation, Empire Valuation Consultants, DLA Piper, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, WithumSmith +Brown, Gibbons, P.C., New Jersey Technology Council and NJ Biz.

Learn more about Orion Systems Integrators at www.orioninc.com


About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®
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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