Ernst & Young's awards program, now celebrating its 23rd Anniversary, recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.  Ms. Cerra was selected as a finalist from hundreds of nominations by a panel of independent judges.  Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Tuesday, June 23rd, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, Teaneck, NJ.

"Being nominated for this prestigious award is an incredible honor for me personally and for our company," said Suzanne Cerra, Nukk-Freeman & Cerra 's Co-Founder, "and recognizes the commitment, innovation and hard work shown by our entire team over the last three and a half years."

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 14, 2009.  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.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program
Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award 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 award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award 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.