LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst &
Young (EY) announced today that Nate Morris, Founder and CEO
of Rubicon Global, is a finalist for the company's EY Entrepreneur
Of The Year 2016 Award in the Southeast. EY will announce the
award winners at a special gala June 23 at the Country
Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Now in its 30th year, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program
has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 60
countries throughout the world. The award recognizes entrepreneurs
who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such
as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to
their businesses and communities. A panel of independent judges
selected Morris as a finalist.
Rubicon Global, the worldwide leader in sustainable cloud-based
waste and recycling solutions, is working to disrupt one of the
world's toughest, most antiquated and hostile industries. Rubicon
is the waste and recycling provider for several members of the
Fortune 500 in more than 18 countries. Morris strives to achieve
the highest standards and encourages others to do the same. In
addition to Rubicon, he also serves as the Chairman of Morris
Industries, a private holding company focused on disrupting legacy
industries.
Morris was named a Fortune Magazine's 40 under 40, a Young
Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and serves on the
Dean's Advisory Council at the University of Kentucky's Gatton
College of Business and Economics. Morris is also a member of
the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Bluegrass Chapter
and the Council on Foreign Relations as well as an active
board member of Endeavor Global Louisville.
"I'm extremely proud to be recognized as a finalist by Ernst
& Young," said Morris. "Thanks to our incredible team,
investors, advisors and colleagues, we've become a major force in
disrupting the waste and recycling industry. A special thanks to
Brent Callinicos, Rubicon board
member and Uber advisor, for the nomination."
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.
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.
About Rubicon Global
Rubicon Global is the worldwide leader in sustainable,
cloud-based waste and recycling solutions. Using its proprietary
technology-enabled platform, the company provides comprehensive
waste stream solutions that enable companies to reduce operating
expenses and implement recycling programs. Rubicon's goal is to
create a more sustainable solution for businesses and the planet.
Learn more at www.rubiconglobal.com.
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.
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and
advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver
help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in
economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team
to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing,
we play a critical role in building a better working world for our
people, for our clients and for our communities.
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more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each
of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global
Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide
services to clients. For more information about our organization,
please visit www.ey.com.
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