Ernst & Young accepting entrepreneur nominations

Ernst & Young LLP on Tuesday began taking nominations for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Utah.

The awards program, now in its 22nd year, recognizes entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and "extraordinary success" in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, the firm said in a news release. Nominees must be owners and managers of a private or public company who have been primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company.

The awards honor entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in more than 125 cities and 40 nations. Local sponsors include the Deseret Morning News.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 28. The awards ceremony is scheduled for June 28 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.