Pet360.com CEO Brock Weatherup Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Greater Philadelphia Award Finalist

PHILADELPHIA, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet360, Inc. (www.Pet360.com), a leading online pet information, community and commerce company, today announced that CEO Brock Weatherup is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Greater Philadelphia 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. Weatherup was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 15, 2011, at the Loews Hotel, Philadelphia.

"I am truly honored to be recognized by E&Y alongside so many other talented entrepreneurs," says Weatherup. "Building strong teams that create successful companies is what I love to do. Pet360 is becoming a great platform that delights consumers, creates opportunities for our team members, and contributes meaningfully to the local economy. This nomination is recognition of the commitment and contributions of each Pet360 team member – which makes it even more significant."

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 Greater Philadelphia, local sponsors include SAP; ParenteBeard LLC; Sovereign Santander; Ballard Spahr LLP; Morgan Lewis; Pepper Hamilton LLP; Jefferson Wells International; Murray, Devine & Company, Inc.; NSM Insurance Group; SolomonEdwardsGroup LLC; Merrill Corp; and Philadelphia Business Journal.

About Pet360

Pet360, Inc. is a company dedicated to pets and their pet parents by connecting community, content, and ecommerce beyond the vet. The company operates three primary sites: www.PetFoodDirect.com – the most complete pet food and supply retailer online; www.NationalPetPharmacy.com – a fully certified, full-service pet pharmacy delivering pet meds, vitamins and comprehensive pet health and wellness products; and www.petMD.com – a leading pet health information resource. The company is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA with operations in Harleysville, PA, Miami, FL and Louisville, KY. For more information visit www.Pet360.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.

About Ernst & Young

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SOURCE Pet360, Inc.