EY Names 17 Regional Winners for Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026
Event summary
- EY US announced regional winners across all 17 regions of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 program on July 6, 2026.
- Winners were selected based on entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company growth, and impact in industries like healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, and consumer products.
- Regional winners will compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November 2026.
- The National Overall Award winner will advance to the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition in May 2027.
The big picture
This year's Entrepreneur Of The Year® program highlights a shift towards practical innovation and disciplined execution across key industries. The recognition of leaders who are embedding technology, data, and AI into everyday business operations underscores the growing importance of digital transformation in driving long-term value. EY's role in fostering this ecosystem reflects broader trends in corporate governance and strategic growth.
What we're watching
- Innovation Trends
- How the integration of technology, data, and AI in essential industries will shape future business models.
- Competitive Dynamics
- Whether the regional winners can sustain their growth and impact at the national and global levels.
- Ecosystem Value
- The extent to which EY's entrepreneurial ecosystem will continue to support the long-term success of award winners.