EO Atlanta's Jon Carroll, founder of Boxercraft, America’s leading supplier of quality spiritwear, received the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award for the Southeast Region at the annual awards banquet in Atlanta, Georgia, June 25, 2009. Mr. Carroll was among 23 other nominees in the Alabama/Georgia/Tennessee region that have made a difference in building and leading successful, growing, and dynamic businesses.

    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. The program recognizes business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their business and communities.