Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2005

Steve Gupta - 2005 Award Winner

Thursday, October 6, 2005 Steve Gupta, winner of the Ernst & Young 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Real Estate Category Easton’s Group of Hotels Inc. is pleased to announce that Steve Gupta, President, CEO and Founder, was awarded the very prestigious 2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Hotels and Real Estate.  Steve received this fantastic recognition last night at the annual Gala Awards presentation at the Metro Convention Centre attended by over 1,200 people, many of whom are Ontario’s leading entrepreneurs.  The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contribution of entrepreneurs to this country’s growth, and the hard work, the vision, and the efforts that are required to build a successful business.  The award honours entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, risk taking, company development, financia performance, and personal committment to their business and communities. The awards promote the spirit and success of those brave individuals that put everything on the line to build something new.  To be recognized, amongst the very best, is truly an honour.    In his acceptance speech Steve thanked all of those who have played instrumental roles in aiding his success.  Thank you to all.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2002, 2003 & 2004

Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Ernst & Young presents its annual Entrepreneur Of The Year® award to the most successful and innovative entrepreneurial business leaders in more than 30 countries around the globe.   Steve Gupta, President & C.E.O of Easton's Group of Companies, has been nominated for the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005.   He has been a Finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 awards and won the award for "Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year" in 2005.