EY announced that Rodell Notbohm, CEO of Apollo Video Technology, is the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Award in the Media, Entertainment and Communication category in the Pacific Northwest.
The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Rodell Notbohm was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel on June 9, 2017.
“I’m truly honored to receive this award as it recognizes the efforts of my entire team on behalf of transit agencies and transportation providers,” said Rodell Notbohm, the CEO and managing partner of Apollo Video Technology. “Our commitment to developing technology that supports safe and secure transportation, and providing excellent customer service has been my goal and that of my colleagues since starting Apollo Video in 2004.”
Since 1986, EY has honored entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, spirit of innovation and discipline have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Now in its 31st year, the program has honored the inspirational leadership of such entrepreneurs as:
- Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company
- Pierre Omidyar of eBay, Inc.
- Mindy Grossman of HSN
- Robert Unanue of Goya Foods
- Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn
- Andreas Bechtolsheim and Jayshree Ullal of Arista Networks
- Hamdi Ulukaya of Chobani
- James Park of Fitbit
As a Pacific Northwest award winner, Notbohm is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 18, 2017. The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum.
