CED Entrepreneurial Excellence
Donald A. Holzworth, Constella Group Founder, Chairman and CEO
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development, responsible for promoting the entrepreneurial
culture of the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina region, presented Don Holzworth,
Constella’s Chairman and CEO, with the 2007 Entrepreneurial Excellence award.
Presented each year, the award recognizes an entrepreneur who exemplifies creativity,
leadership, opportunity, recognition, personal drive to excel, persistence and
the ability to inspire others with a winning business concept. Entrepreneurs
must also achieve great success while serving as a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Carolinas Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year®
Donald A. Holzworth, Constella Group Founder, Chairman and CEO
Sponsored nationally by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Entrepreneur of the Year® is
one of the most prestigious award programs in the United States, recognizing
entrepreneurs for their outstanding vision, leadership, and ability to develop
and grow successful businesses. In 2005, Constella Group's Founder, Chairman,
and CEO Donald A. Holzworth was named Ernst & Young's Carolinas Entrepreneur of the Year® in the Health Services category. He was also a finalist for the award in 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
Woman Extraordinaire
Susan Acker–Walsh, Senior Vice President, Corporate Organization & People
Development
Sponsored by Business Leader magazine, the Woman Extraordinaire
awards recognize outstanding women leaders in North Carolina’s triangle
region honoring those who have made extraordinary contribution’s in their
business lives as well as at home and in the community. Susan Acker–Walsh
won the award in 2004 and was one of only 10 individuals recognized out of
85 nominations.
Impact 100
Chris LeGrand, President, Public Sector
Business Leader magazine’s Impact
100 program honors exceptional individuals within the Triangle business community
for their hard work and contributions. In 2003, Chris LeGrand was named to
the 8th annual Impact 100 in recognition of his ability to lead Constella’s
Health Sciences unit as a top revenue producer and to play an instrumental
role in planning for the business' future growth.
40 Under 40 Award
Susan Acker–Walsh, Senior Vice President, Corporate
Organization & People Development
Chris LeGrand, President, Public Sector
Both Susan Acker-Walsh and Chris LeGrand won the annual 40 Under 40 award
in 2001. The award program honors the Triangle’s
top 40 up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40 based on business
accomplishments, community involvement and future goals.