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For Immediate Release
Québec Finalists Announced For Canada’s Leading Business Awards
The 13th annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
®
awards name finalists
(Montréal, July 6, 2006)—Twenty-seven top entrepreneurs who have demonstrated leadership, drive and innovation have been chosen from an
impressive list of nominees as Québec finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 awards.
“The wealth of great visionaries in Québec continues to build our Québec and Canadian economies, and in many cases grow the global
marketplace as well,” says François Dufresne, director of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program in Québec and partner at Ernst &
Young. “We’re proud to recognize the exceptional contributions of these committed individuals to our communities.” Mr. Dufresne says.
Canada’s most prestigious business awards program is now in its 13th year. The program considers nominees in a number of business categories
before selecting finalists. Those finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006, Québec are:
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Mario Rousseau
Energinox (Produces exhaust and fan systems for commercial kitchens)
Val-Bélair, QC
www.energinox.com
Zachary Gillman
Interstar Pigments, Admixtures & Fibers (Manufactures products for concrete industry)
Sherbrooke, QC
www.interstar.ca
Fernando Petruzziello
Mechtronix Systems (Designs, builds and assembles flight simulators)
Saint-Laurent, QC
www.mechtronix.ca
Arie Koifman
Servomax Inc. (Corporate kitchen services)
Saint-Laurent, QC
www.servomax.com
BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
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Julie Fournier
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514/874-4308
Sylvie Bergeron
EOY Program Coordinator
Ernst & Young
514/879-8173
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2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Sylvain Langis
Groupe Orléans Express inc. (Bus transportation and courier services)
Montréal, QC
Pierre Renaud
Librairie Renaud-Bray (Retail bookstores)
Montréal, QC
www.renaud-bray.com
Charles Désourdy
Ski Bromont.com, s.e.c. (Offers sporting attractions for every season)
Bromont, QC
www.skibromont.com
EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR
Robert Masse
GoSecure (Information security services)
Montréal, QC
www.gosecure.ca
Magda Slezak
Magenta Studio Photo (Artistic photography services)
Montréal, QC
www.magentaphoto.com
Tony Falco, Frédéric Francis, François Perraton, Luc Sirois
Resonant Medical (Researches, develops and manufactures radiotherapy products)
Montréal, QC
www.resonantmedical.com
Caroline Saulnier
Synetik Design Inc. (Designs and produces ergonomic workstations)
St-Jacques, QC
www.synetik-di.com
MANUFACTURING
David Ahdoot
Hypertec Group (IT solutions)
Saint-Laurent, QC
www.hypertec.ca
Marcel Barilhttp://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (2 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Les Ingrédients Alimentaires BSA S.E.C./L.P. (Food industry distributor)
St-Léonard, QC
www.bsa.ca
Benoît Laferrière
Papersource Corp. (Transforms sanitary paper)
Granby, QC
www.papersourcecorp.com
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Guy Laliberté
Cirque du Soleil (Entertainment company)
Montréal, QC
www.cirquedusoleil.com
Yan Cyr, Emmanuel Viau
Enzyme Laboratoire de Testing (Video game testing)
Sainte-Adèle, QC
www.enzyme.org
Joan Vogelesang
Toon Boom Animation Inc. (Animation technology)
Montréal, QC
www.toonboom.com
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION
Pascal Pilon
Averna Technologies (Engineering company)
Montréal, QC
www.averna.com
Gilles Létourneau
GFI Solutions Inc. (E-Business and information technology services)
Montréal, QC
www.gfisolutions.com
Louis Têtu
Taleo (Online corporate talent management)
Québec, QC
www.taleo.com
TURNAROUND ENTREPRENEURhttp://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (3 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Michael Hart
Hart Stores Inc. (Clothing and home furnishings retailer)
Laval, QC
www.hartstores.com
Strath Goodship
Miranda Technologies Inc. (Video infrastructure products)
Montréal, QC
www.miranda.com
Richard Bourbeau
Sixpro Inc. (Metal parts surfacing)
Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, QC
www.sixpro.com
On October 26, 2006, a finalist in each business category will be presented with a category award during a gala celebration, with one category
recipient then being awarded the title Entrepreneur of the Year for Québec. The Québec Entrepreneur Of The Year goes on to compete with top
entrepreneurs from the Pacific, Prairies, Ontario and Atlantic regions for the coveted national honour of Canada’s Entrepreneur Of The Year, to be
announced November 2, 2006, in Ottawa. In June 2007, Canada’s Entrepreneur Of The Year moves to the world stage, joining more than 35
country recipients participating in the international competition for the title of World Entrepreneur Of The Year.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards honour entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as
innovation, risk taking, company development, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Submissions
are reviewed by an independent judging panel, which is composed of several distinguished Canadian business leaders and previous award
recipients. The members of the Québec panel for 2006 are: Marc DeSerres, president, Omer DeSerres Inc. and 2004 Business-To-Consumer
Products and Services Award Recipient; Jean-Marc Leboeuf, president, Le Groupe Créatech Inc. and 2003 Information Technology Award
Recipient; Michel Pigeon, rector, Laval University; Guadalupe Reusing, president and CEO, Memory Experts International Inc. and 2005
Technology and Communications Award Recipient; Nathaly Riverin, director, Centre de vigie sur la culture entrepreneuriale; Jean-Luc Sansregret,
vice president, Biogénie S.R.D.C. inc. and 2004 Environment and Energy Award Recipient; Howard Stotland, founder, STS Systems and 1997
Information Technology Award Recipient; and Annie Thabet, partner, Celtis Capital and Governor, Réseau Capital.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program was founded by Ernst & Young to celebrate great entrepreneurs and heighten awareness of the economic
impact of entrepreneurial ventures. The program is nationally sponsored by Global Television Network, National Post, La Presse, RDI and Roynat
Capital. In Québec the program is presented in collaboration with Desjardins Business Centres. Magazine PME is the Quebec regional media
sponsor. To learn more about the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 awards, visit www.eoy.ca.
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About Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public's trust in professional services firms and in the quality
of financial reporting. Its 107,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality and professionalism in providing a range of
sophisticated services centred on our core competencies of auditing, accounting, tax and transactions. Further information about Ernst & Young
and its approach to a variety of business issues can be found at ey.com/perspectives. 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 Global Limited does not provide services to clients.http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (4 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Ernst & Young refers to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited (EYG), a UK private company limited by guarantee. EYG is the principal governance entity of
the global Ernst & Young organization and does not provide any services to clients. Services are provided by EYG member firms. Each of EYG and its member firms is a separate legal
entity and has no liability for another such entity's acts or omissions. Certain content on this site may have been prepared by one or more EYG member firms.http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (5 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
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The wealth of great visionaries in Québec continues to build our Québec and Canadian economies.
Global Home > Canada Home > Media > Québec 2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalists
For Immediate Release
Québec Finalists Announced For Canada’s Leading Business Awards
The 13th annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
®
awards name finalists
(Montréal, July 6, 2006)—Twenty-seven top entrepreneurs who have demonstrated leadership, drive and innovation have been chosen from an
impressive list of nominees as Québec finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 awards.
“The wealth of great visionaries in Québec continues to build our Québec and Canadian economies, and in many cases grow the global
marketplace as well,” says François Dufresne, director of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program in Québec and partner at Ernst &
Young. “We’re proud to recognize the exceptional contributions of these committed individuals to our communities.” Mr. Dufresne says.
Canada’s most prestigious business awards program is now in its 13th year. The program considers nominees in a number of business categories
before selecting finalists. Those finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006, Québec are:
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Mario Rousseau
Energinox (Produces exhaust and fan systems for commercial kitchens)
Val-Bélair, QC
www.energinox.com
Zachary Gillman
Interstar Pigments, Admixtures & Fibers (Manufactures products for concrete industry)
Sherbrooke, QC
www.interstar.ca
Fernando Petruzziello
Mechtronix Systems (Designs, builds and assembles flight simulators)
Saint-Laurent, QC
www.mechtronix.ca
Arie Koifman
Servomax Inc. (Corporate kitchen services)
Saint-Laurent, QC
www.servomax.com
BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Media
G Overview
G News Releases 2007
G News Releases 2006
G News Releases 2005
Search
Canada
Search all ey.com
Contact:
Julie Fournier
Media Relations
Ernst & Young LLP
514/874-4308
Sylvie Bergeron
EOY Program Coordinator
Ernst & Young
514/879-8173
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalistshttp://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (1 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
Issues & Perspectives Services & Solutions Industries About Us Media Alumni Careers
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Sylvain Langis
Groupe Orléans Express inc. (Bus transportation and courier services)
Montréal, QC
Pierre Renaud
Librairie Renaud-Bray (Retail bookstores)
Montréal, QC
www.renaud-bray.com
Charles Désourdy
Ski Bromont.com, s.e.c. (Offers sporting attractions for every season)
Bromont, QC
www.skibromont.com
EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR
Robert Masse
GoSecure (Information security services)
Montréal, QC
www.gosecure.ca
Magda Slezak
Magenta Studio Photo (Artistic photography services)
Montréal, QC
www.magentaphoto.com
Tony Falco, Frédéric Francis, François Perraton, Luc Sirois
Resonant Medical (Researches, develops and manufactures radiotherapy products)
Montréal, QC
www.resonantmedical.com
Caroline Saulnier
Synetik Design Inc. (Designs and produces ergonomic workstations)
St-Jacques, QC
www.synetik-di.com
MANUFACTURING
David Ahdoot
Hypertec Group (IT solutions)
Saint-Laurent, QC
www.hypertec.ca
Marcel Barilhttp://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (2 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Les Ingrédients Alimentaires BSA S.E.C./L.P. (Food industry distributor)
St-Léonard, QC
www.bsa.ca
Benoît Laferrière
Papersource Corp. (Transforms sanitary paper)
Granby, QC
www.papersourcecorp.com
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Guy Laliberté
Cirque du Soleil (Entertainment company)
Montréal, QC
www.cirquedusoleil.com
Yan Cyr, Emmanuel Viau
Enzyme Laboratoire de Testing (Video game testing)
Sainte-Adèle, QC
www.enzyme.org
Joan Vogelesang
Toon Boom Animation Inc. (Animation technology)
Montréal, QC
www.toonboom.com
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION
Pascal Pilon
Averna Technologies (Engineering company)
Montréal, QC
www.averna.com
Gilles Létourneau
GFI Solutions Inc. (E-Business and information technology services)
Montréal, QC
www.gfisolutions.com
Louis Têtu
Taleo (Online corporate talent management)
Québec, QC
www.taleo.com
TURNAROUND ENTREPRENEURhttp://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (3 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Michael Hart
Hart Stores Inc. (Clothing and home furnishings retailer)
Laval, QC
www.hartstores.com
Strath Goodship
Miranda Technologies Inc. (Video infrastructure products)
Montréal, QC
www.miranda.com
Richard Bourbeau
Sixpro Inc. (Metal parts surfacing)
Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, QC
www.sixpro.com
On October 26, 2006, a finalist in each business category will be presented with a category award during a gala celebration, with one category
recipient then being awarded the title Entrepreneur of the Year for Québec. The Québec Entrepreneur Of The Year goes on to compete with top
entrepreneurs from the Pacific, Prairies, Ontario and Atlantic regions for the coveted national honour of Canada’s Entrepreneur Of The Year, to be
announced November 2, 2006, in Ottawa. In June 2007, Canada’s Entrepreneur Of The Year moves to the world stage, joining more than 35
country recipients participating in the international competition for the title of World Entrepreneur Of The Year.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards honour entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as
innovation, risk taking, company development, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Submissions
are reviewed by an independent judging panel, which is composed of several distinguished Canadian business leaders and previous award
recipients. The members of the Québec panel for 2006 are: Marc DeSerres, president, Omer DeSerres Inc. and 2004 Business-To-Consumer
Products and Services Award Recipient; Jean-Marc Leboeuf, president, Le Groupe Créatech Inc. and 2003 Information Technology Award
Recipient; Michel Pigeon, rector, Laval University; Guadalupe Reusing, president and CEO, Memory Experts International Inc. and 2005
Technology and Communications Award Recipient; Nathaly Riverin, director, Centre de vigie sur la culture entrepreneuriale; Jean-Luc Sansregret,
vice president, Biogénie S.R.D.C. inc. and 2004 Environment and Energy Award Recipient; Howard Stotland, founder, STS Systems and 1997
Information Technology Award Recipient; and Annie Thabet, partner, Celtis Capital and Governor, Réseau Capital.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program was founded by Ernst & Young to celebrate great entrepreneurs and heighten awareness of the economic
impact of entrepreneurial ventures. The program is nationally sponsored by Global Television Network, National Post, La Presse, RDI and Roynat
Capital. In Québec the program is presented in collaboration with Desjardins Business Centres. Magazine PME is the Quebec regional media
sponsor. To learn more about the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 awards, visit www.eoy.ca.
— 30 —
About Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public's trust in professional services firms and in the quality
of financial reporting. Its 107,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality and professionalism in providing a range of
sophisticated services centred on our core competencies of auditing, accounting, tax and transactions. Further information about Ernst & Young
and its approach to a variety of business issues can be found at ey.com/perspectives. 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 Global Limited does not provide services to clients.http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (4 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year - Quebec Finalists
Ernst & Young refers to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited (EYG), a UK private company limited by guarantee. EYG is the principal governance entity of
the global Ernst & Young organization and does not provide any services to clients. Services are provided by EYG member firms. Each of EYG and its member firms is a separate legal
entity and has no liability for another such entity's acts or omissions. Certain content on this site may have been prepared by one or more EYG member firms.http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Canada/Media_-_2006_-_EOY_Finalists_-_Quebec (5 of 5)2007-05-10 09:42:18
doc_992065320.pdf