, Move over, Oscar, Emmy and Grammy.msedetroit."
Nominees will be evaluated by MSED judges based on their 2005 successes in
increasing or sustaining sales, utilizing new ideas or approaches, meeting
challenges imaginatively, exhibiting exemplary teamwork and impacting a
business or industry. "Ernst + Young has
a long history of encouraging new business development by honoring the
nation's top entrepreneurs.
To be eligible for consideration , the nominee must be an owner or
manager of a private or public company who is primarily responsible
for the recent performance of the company (or organization) and an
active member of top management . Information is also available at www. Its 100,000 people in
140 countries around the globe pursue the highest levels of integrity,
quality, and professionalism to provide clients with solutions based
on financial, transactional, and risk-management knowledge in Ernst +
Young's core services of Audit, Tax, and Transaction Advisory
Services. Further information about Ernst +
Young and its approach to a variety of business issues can be found at
www.

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The MSED Platinum Awards are co-sponsored by Crain's Detroit Business, the
weekly business publication covering southeast Michigan .

"Every year, a wide variety of
professionals - bankers, attorneys, accountants, public relations and
advertising executives - take part in nominating clients, friends and
business associates for this prestigious award.

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According to James H. Deadline for
nominations is April 8, 2005 . Winners of the regional programs are
automatically considered for the national event held annually in Palm
Springs, Calif. Big Beaver Rd.

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TROY, Mich., Herb Kelleher of
Southwest Airlines and Howard Schultz of Starbucks. The national
overall winner of the 2004 awards program was Wayne Huizenga , Chairman
of Fort Lauderdale-based Huizenga Holdings, Inc., Troy, MI
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About the Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

The Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) awards program was created and is
produced by professional services firm Ernst + Young LLP. As the first
award of its kind, the Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R)
recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading
dynamic and growing businesses.

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Individuals nominated must also demonstrate involvement
in community activities.

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More than 50 of the award program's
winners have become members of the NASDAQ 100. In
Central Great Lakes, sponsors include Marsh, Corp! Magazine, Seymour +
Associates , PC and the Toledo Business Journal.douglas@ey.

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Blockbuster (NYSE:
BBI), Auto Nation (NYSE: AN) and Waste Management (NYSE: WMI) are
among the multi-billion dollar enterprises that Huizenga has helped to
build so far in his career.

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The
awards will be given to a team and an individual who distinguished themselves
with successful sales and marketing efforts in 2005.
For more information on the MSED Platinum Award nominations, tickets to
the black-tie gala or event sponsorship or advertising opportunities, contact
Meeting Coordinators at 248-643-6590 or visit the MSED website at
http://www.

Awards Criteria

Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence
and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial
performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and
communities. Self-nominations are encouraged and there is no fee for
nominations, which must be received by April 8, 2005.

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Past winners have included Michael Dell of Dell Inc. The overall Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
national winner is then considered for the world event held in Monte
Carlo .

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So, if you know an award-worthy sales or
marketing performer, nominate them for one of the Marketing + Sales Executives
of Detroit (MSED) Platinum Awards, which recognize outstanding accomplishments
in marketing and sales throughout southeastern Michigan for 2005.

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Nominations for the awards will be accepted through March 3, 2006 and can
be submitted online through the MSED website -- http: //www.ey.

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Ernst + Young Seeks Central Great Lakes Preeminent Entrepreneurs; Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2005

----It's that time of
year again! Ernst + Young is seeking nominations for Central Great
Lakes (Eastern Michigan and Northwest Ohio)-based entrepreneurs for
the Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2005, one of the most
prestigious business award programs in the country.

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Nominations for one of the most prestigious business honors in town -- the
Platinum Awards -- are now open.
Ultimately, one team and one individual will be selected from among the
finalists.msedetroit."
Central Great Lakes award recipients are selected by a panel of
independent judges comprised of area leaders from business, academic,
and civic organizations.

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"The MSED Platinum Awards program offers a chance for local businesses to
acknowledge outstanding employees for their hard work and extraordinary
performances in marketing and sales," Coleman said. Nominees need not have founded a company
(or organization) and may come from the corporate world or any level
of academia.

Award Categories

In addition to the Supporter of Entrepreneurship award, the
regional and national award winners are selected within a wide range
of categories and industry segments, including: Media and
Entertainment; Consumer and Business Services; Defense and Security;
Financial Services; Hospitality/Real Estate/Construction; Technology;
Health Sciences; Networking and Communications;
Manufacturing/Distribution; and Retail and Consumer Products.

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Ernst + Young practices also provide legal services in some
parts of the world where permitted.

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"We regard these awards
to be the 'Academy Awards' of southeastern Michigan sales and marketing.
"For nearly two decades, Ernst + Young has been recognizing
outstanding entrepreneurs for their remarkable leadership and
successful accomplishments," said Chris Bruner, America's Director of
the Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program."

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst + Young, The Entrepreneur Of The
Year Awards is nationally sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation .

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Two Platinum Awards will be given out this year at MSED's 14th Annual
Black-Tie Gala Event slated for May 5 at The Reserve in Birmingham, Mich.org --
or via fax or mail.
The MSED nominating committee will select a group of finalists from
nominees and will conduct personal interviews with these finalists. The program honors entrepreneurs
through regional, national and global award programs in over 100
cities and 35 countries.

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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.

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This category is not for a person(s ) winning the award, but the award itself.

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Ernst + Young refers to all the members of
the global Ernst + Young organization.

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Coleman, chairman for the 2006 MSED Platinum Awards
and president of jhColeman LLC, the Platinum Awards celebrate the area's
marketing and sales stars with publicity and recognition from their
professional peers.
Now in its 19th year, the Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Awards program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial achievements.
Individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the
entrepreneurial spirit in America or helped an entrepreneur become
successful through business, economic, or academic means are eligible
for the Supporter of Entrepreneurship award, presented by the Ewing
Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Contact Information

For more information and nomination forms contact: Kate Douglas,
Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Central Great Lakes Awards, at
kate.com, 248-743-6309 or 101 W.

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Central Great Lakes Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Last year, 19 entrepreneurs in 10 categories from Central Great
Lakes were selected as Ernst + Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award
recipients from more than 60 nominations .

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Business Editors

TROY, Mich. "It is exciting to see the
high level of respect that entrepreneurs garner from their colleagues
and their communities," said Joe Morando, regional leader of Emerging
Growth Markets for Ernst + Young.

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