Unidine Corporation President and CEO, Richard B. Schenkel, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award Finalist in New England

BOSTON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Unidine Corporation today announced that President and CEO, Richard B. Schenkel, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award in New England.  According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.  Schenkel was selected as a finalist from nearly 80 nominations by a panel of independent judges.  Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 24, 2010 at the Boston Renaissance Waterfront Hotel.  

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"I am truly honored to have been selected by Ernst & Young as a finalist for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Award in New England," said Schenkel. "Since 2001, I have been driven by my vision to deliver superior food and dining management services to hospitals, senior services and business, but this recognition extends beyond my personal vision. More importantly, it acknowledges the hard work, creativity and commitment of thousands of Unidine team members who work every day to exceed the expectations of our customers and clients."

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 24th anniversary this year.  The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.  

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year national program.  Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 13, 2010.  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.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors.

In New England sponsors include Boston Magazine, J. Robert Scott, Marsh, Nixon Peabody LLP, Accounting Management Solutions, Bowne and Regan Communications Group.

About Unidine Corporation

Unidine is a food and dining management services specialist with expertise in three key industries: hospitals, senior services, and business dining.  The privately held company is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts and has 1,500 team members at over 125 locations across the country. To learn more about Unidine call 1-877-UNIDINE (864-3463). www.unidine.com .

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique 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, Ernst & Young 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 135 cities in 50 countries.

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited located in the U.S.

SOURCE Unidine Corporation

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