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SCOTT ALLISON RECOGNIZED AS ERNST & YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR® 2009 FINALIST

Scott Allison, President and CEO of independent national public relations firm Allison & Partners, was recognized as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award in Northern California at the company's annual ceremony. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate “extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.”

Allison, who founded the firm in 2001 with partners Andy Hardie-Brown and Scott Pansky, was selected by an independent judging panel made up of business, academic and community leaders, as one of Northern California's most notable emerging business leaders in the Media, Entertainment and Communications category.  Under his leadership the firm, which was founded just one week before 9/11, has persevered through both bull and bear markets. Today, in a time of dramatic change in both global markets and the public relations industry, the firm has become one of the fastest growing agencies in the nation, with eight full service offices (two of which were opened in the past six months), more than 100 employees, eight straight years of double-digit revenue growth and a dedication to consistently outperforming both large and specialist agency competition.

“I'm pleased to see Scott recognized for his accomplishments both as a communications professional and as an entrepreneur known for his commitment to innovation, management excellence and who exemplifies a personal passion for his business and his community,” said Ernie Cortes, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for Northern California.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program, currently celebrating its 23rd anniversary, has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.  The world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, the award encourages entrepreneurial activity 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.

Allison & Partners
Allison & Partners is a national independent communications firm with practice areas in consumer marketing, corporate communications, social impact, technology, public affairs and healthcare. The firm builds customized programs integrating media relations, cause-related marketing, brand building, customer and internal communications, public affairs and promotional services. Allison & Partners is a member of Pinnacle Worldwide, an international network of independently owned communications firms in major cities around the world.