EY announces Scott Scully of Abstrakt Marketing Group named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Winner in Heartland

Scott Scully joins ranks of mold-breaking entrepreneurs

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Jun 27, 2018, 01:59 ET

ST. LOUIS, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EY announced that CEO Scott Scully, of Abstrakt Marketing Group, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Heartland program. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Scully's name was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event on June 14 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis.

"Really, I would like to highlight the group back in St. Louis. I feel like I'm representing them. There are 270 people that really do the work; they work hard everyday and are so dedicated to our mission. I couldn't be more proud to represent them," said Scott Scully, CEO and President of Abstrakt Marketing Group.

Scully was not the only winner from St. Louis; in fact, three other entrepreneurs in the area were recognized. Abstrakt wants to extend a sincere congratulations to the other winners. The impact of these businesses on the St. Louis area cannot be quantified.

Sue McCollum, chairman and CEO of Major Brands, Inc said, "I am humbled by this honor. It is a testament to the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit exemplified by the more than 600 employees of Major Brands."

Benjamin F. (Tad) Edwards IV, founder, chairman, CEO, and president of the Clayton-based financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. said, "Today, our dedication to this special brand of client first service has not wavered, and I share this honor with each of our 116,000 clients, 250 advisors, and 535 employees who made it possible."

As a Heartland award winner, Scott Scully is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 National Awards. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 10, 2018. The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum^®, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

About Abstrakt Marketing Group
Based in St. Louis, MO, Abstrakt Marketing Group is a business growth agency serving over 600 clients nationwide. With 250+ employees, Abstrakt has grown rapidly since its founding in 2009. Abstrakt is a full-service lead generation company, offering both inbound and outbound solutions for their client partners. For more information, visit abstraktmg.com.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. The program 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 awards program 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. ey.com/eoy

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