CLEARFIELD, Utah, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Outdoor
Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") (NYSE: VSTO) Chairman and CEO Mark DeYoung has won EY's Entrepreneur of the
Year® award for the Utah region. DeYoung was announced as the
winner at a special event on June 6,
at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake
City.
"Winning this award is an incredible honor," said DeYoung. "The
creation of Vista Outdoor was 10 years in the making and required a
creative vision and an immense amount of work, commitment and
fortitude. The award itself is a testament to the hard work of all
the people who helped make Vista Outdoor a reality."
The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate
excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation,
financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses
and communities. Earlier this year, DeYoung was selected as a
finalist by a panel of independent judges. At the award ceremony,
he was announced as the winner and thanked all of the people who
contributed to the company's success. He also signaled his
determination to keep moving forward.
"To be honored as a top entrepreneur is extremely flattering,
and I'm certain that all of the entrepreneurs who are being honored
are already working on their next big idea. At Vista Outdoor, we're
going to continue to drive results and build this company into a
world-leading outdoor sports and recreation company."
As a Utah regional award
winner, DeYoung is now eligible for consideration for the
Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 national program. Award winners in
several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur of the
Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual
awards gala in Palm Springs,
California, on November 14,
2015.
About Vista Outdoor Inc.
Vista Outdoor is a leading
global designer, manufacturer and marketer in the growing outdoor
sports and recreation markets. The company operates in two
segments, Shooting Sports and Outdoor Products, and has more than
30 well-recognized brands that provide consumers with a range of
performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products in the
ammunition, firearms and outdoor accessories categories. Vista
Outdoor products are sold at leading retailers and distributors
across North America and
worldwide. Vista Outdoor is headquartered in Utah and has manufacturing operations and
facilities in 10 U.S. States, Puerto
Rico, Mexico and
Canada along with international
sales and sourcing operations in Canada, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and Asia. For news
and information visit www.vistaoutdoor.com or follow us on Twitter
@VistaOutdoorInc and Facebook at www.facebook.com/vistaoutdoor.
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's Strategic Growth Markets practice
EY's Strategic Growth Markets (SGM) practice guides leading
high-growth companies. Our multidisciplinary teams of elite
professionals provide perspective and advice to help our clients
accelerate market leadership. SGM delivers assurance, tax,
transactions and advisory services to thousands of companies
spanning all industries. EY is the undisputed leader in taking
companies public, advising key government agencies on the issues
impacting high-growth companies and convening the experts who shape
the business climate. For more information, please visit us at
ey.com/us/strategicgrowthmarkets, or follow news on Twitter
@EY_Growth.
About EY
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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
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services to clients. For more information about our organization,
please visit ey.com.
Media
Contact
Amanda
Covington
ph (801)
779-4625
media.relations@vistaoutdoor.com
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Investor
Contact
Michael
Pici
ph (801)
779-4614
investor.relations@vistaoutdoor.com
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