Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future
AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Gulf South Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors bold entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow.
The Gulf South program celebrates entrepreneurs from Central and South Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. An independent panel of judges selected Tony Hartl for their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value.
“Being nominated as a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Gulf South Award is a tremendous honor. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at The Undefeated Tribe. This recognition not only celebrates our achievements but also inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in the fitness industry and living out our Mission to Transform Lives. I am incredibly grateful for this nomination and excited about the future of our company.” stated Hartl.
Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 12th during a special celebration in Houston and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh McLennan Agency, and SAP. In the Gulf South, sponsors also include Platinum sponsors ADP, DFIN, DLA Piper and vcfo and Silver sponsors Big Picture and Pierpont Communications.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year
Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries globally.
The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
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About The Undefeated Tribe
Founded in 2018 by Tony Hartl, The Undefeated Tribe is one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system. The Company currently operates locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with many more in development. In 2021 The Undefeated Tribe was selected as the Franchisee of the Year for the Crunch Fitness system. The Undefeated Tribe was recognized as the top-performing Franchisee for its unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement.
Media Contact
Amber Givens, The Undefeated Tribe, 1 2706685354, [email protected], epicrunchjobs.com
Amber Givens, The Undefeated Tribe, 1 2706685354, [email protected], www.epiccrunchjobs.com
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