EY Announces Brad Heath of VirTex Enterprises Entrepreneur of the Year® 2019 Award Finalist in Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- EY today announced that President and CO, Brad Heath of VirTex Enterprises is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year^® 2019 Award in the Central Texas region. Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world. Brad Heath was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 27 at the JW Marriott Austin. 

"It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as a finalist in the award as recognition for success in growing and doing what you love", said Brad Heath, President and CEO of VirTex Enterprises.  "It is truly a tribute to the team we have assembled that works really hard every day to provide best in class services to our customers. We take great pride in being able to build the products that help keep America safe and make their lives easier.  The products we build for our customers in the Aerospace & Defense, High Reliability Industrial, Medical Device and Automotive markets are an integral part of everyone's daily lives and we appreciate being able to play our part in bringing them to market."

VirTex manufactures printed circuit board assemblies and other critical electronic systems for small and medium-sized customer programs across a wide range of industries, including: industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and medical. By providing a focused market-segment approach, VirTex can bring greater value and innovation to its customers, improve OEM competitiveness, and deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions that are specific to each customer. VirTex is based in Austin, Texas, with additional manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Juarez, Mexico.

Now in its 33^rd year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world. 

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 16, 2019. The awards are the culminating event of the 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 nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

In Central Texas, sponsors also include Broadway Bank, Colliers International, ADP, Bridgepoint Consulting, Watkins Insurance Group, Shearman & Sterling LLP, Pierpont Communications, Austin Business Journal and San Antonio Business Journal.

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About Entrepreneur Of The Year^®

Entrepreneur Of The Year^®, founded by EY, is the world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. 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 more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy

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