ASHEVILLE, NC, May 5, 2017 – EY today announced that Tal Frankfurt, Founder and CEO of Cloud for Good is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Southeast. The awards program, which is celebrating its 31st year, recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Tal Frankfurt was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala on June 8 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tal started Cloud for Good in a one-bedroom apartment, as he was eager to help nonprofits further their missions with the right technology solutions. “It is quite an honor to be recognized as an Entrepreneur Of the Year 2017 Award Finalist among such an impressive group of people. My vision to create a company that would do well, while doing good throughout the social sector became reality. The dedication of my growing team is paramount to our successes. We have experienced monumental growth, while remaining true to our core values,” stated Tal Frankfurt.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. 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 18, 2017. The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth ForumTM, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
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 over 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy
About Cloud for Good
Cloud for Good (www.cloud4good.com), is a leading cloud consulting firm that helps nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions create transformational value with technology. Founded in 2010, Cloud for Good is a certified B-Corp and a Salesforce.Org Premium Partner. Collaborating with over 750 nonprofits and educational institutions, Cloud for Good has helped organizations achieve results, innovate, and transform their operations.
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