North American Power CEO Kerry Breitbart Named Finalist in Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
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5/21/2013
NORWALK, Conn., May 21, 2013 -- North American Power, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail energy suppliers, is proud to announce that founder and CEO Kerry Breitbart was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year� 2013 Awards in the New York region. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. After undergoing an application and interview process, finalists are selected by a panel of independent judges.
In three short years, Mr. Breitbart has achieved incredible success with North American Power, growing revenues from $25 million in 2010 to $165 million in 2012; innovating a groundbreaking customer referral model that delivers cash rewards for sharing the company's sustainable energy products; and pioneering a social responsibility model, Mission to Millions, that donates more than $50,000 per month to deserving charities, with giving set to increase in line with the company's growth.
"With a hands-on style and collaborative approach to innovation, Kerry embodies the spirit of entrepreneurialism," says North American Power President Bill Kinneary. "We are thrilled that he has been recognized as a finalist for this prestigious award."
In its 27th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has expanded globally to recognize entrepreneurs in over 140 cities and in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level. Regional award winners will be named on Tuesday, June 18 at a gala at the Marriot Marquis in New York.