Bertram Lebhar IV, President/CEO of The Atlantic Remodeling Corporation, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2010 Award Finalist in Maryland

BALTIMORE, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlantic Remodeling Corporation  today announced that Bertram Lebhar IV, President and CEO, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year^® 2010 Award in the Maryland Region.  

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.  Mr. Lebhar was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges.  Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 18, 2010 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.

“I am honored by this recognition and to be part of this special group of entrepreneurs.  We have built an unbelievable team at Atlantic Remodeling over the years.  This year marks our 10^th anniversary and it’s hard to believe that 10 years has flown by already,” Mr. Lebhar said.

Founded in 2000, Atlantic Remodeling has been recognized as one of the top 500 remodeling companies in the nation for 8 consecutive years by Qualified Remodeler magazine.  Among its innovations under Mr. Lebhar has been the company’s “Red Cent Guarantee”, in which customers do not have to pay one “red cent” until a job is complete and the customer satisfied.  It has also helped  keep the company complaint free in an industry riddled with complaints.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 24^th 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 Maryland, sponsors include Clifton Gunderson, DLA Piper, Baltimore Business Journal, SmartCEO and The Mergis Group.

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 The Atlantic Remodeling Corporation