BlackHawk Data listed as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Finalist
EY US unveils Maryann Pagano and Jason Caparoso of BlackHawk Data as an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 New York Award finalist.
This honor reflects the vision and passion behind our mission. As we grow, we’re committed to giving back and empowering others in tech to rise with us.”
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneur Of The Year Celebrates Ambitious Entrepreneurs Who Are Shaping The Future — Jason Caparoso, CTO & Co-Founder
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 New York Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors bold entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow. The New York program celebrates entrepreneurs from New York and Connecticut.
An independent panel of judges selected Maryann Pagano & Jason Caparoso among 34 finalists for their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value.
"This recognition is a testament to the vision, perseverance, and passion that have fueled our company’s journey—and to the extraordinary team behind it. At our core, we believe in creating meaningful solutions that drive real impact, and it’s humbling to be celebrated alongside such an inspiring group of entrepreneurs. As we grow, we remain committed to giving back to our community and championing opportunities that empower women in tech—because when we uplift others, we all move forward together." - CEO & Co-Founder Maryann Pagano
Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 17th during a special celebration in Manhattan, New York and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh USA, and SAP. In New York, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsor Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), and regional Gold sponsors, ADP and DLA Piper.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year
Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries globally.
The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
About EY
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Grady Li
BlackHawk Data
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