EY announced today that CEO Brad Goskowicz of Microbiologics is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Award in the Upper Midwest.  The awards program recognizes business leaders who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.  Goskowicz was selected as a finalist from nearly 50 nominations by a panel of independent judges.  Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 11 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Minneapolis. 

 Microbiologics is a leading global manufacturer of a wide range of easy-to-use biomaterials such as bacteria, parasites and viruses.  These biomaterials are utilized as quality controls in microbiology laboratories throughout the world.  The company has been widely recognized for fostering a culture of innovation, and bringing new and unique product formats to the laboratory marketplace.  Goskowicz commented, “Being a finalist for this award is a great honor and reflects the efforts of the many talented people we have here at Microbiologics.  Our mission is to provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world, and we take great pride in that mission.”

 Now in its 28th year, the EOY program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries throughout the world. 

 Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National program.  Award winners in several national categories, as well as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 15, 2014.  The awards are the culminating event of the EY Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.