[June 26, 2009]

FedConcepts CEO award

(U.S. Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BC-FedConcepts-CEO-award To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: Theresa Brewer of FedConcepts, +1-202-870-4029 Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence in IT Services Category WASHINGTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- FedConcepts, an award winning IT service provider to the Federal Government, today announced that Christian Sullivan, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Award in the IT Services category in Maryland. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Sullivan was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel on June 25, 2009. Mr. Sullivan will also be inducted into Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in New York.

"This is a fantastic honor, the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award is something CEOs and leaders dream of achieving and proves that with hard work, integrity and dedication, you can drive change." said Sullivan.

"Our industry is one that allows us to build a great company that makes a difference every day to taxpayers, federal employees and our war fighters. We are very proud to play our part every day in what we do." The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards celebrate their 23rd anniversary this year. The program honors entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptionality in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

"We are proud to recognize the achievements of Christian Sullivan," said Harry Thomasian, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for Maryland. "Winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year award build leading businesses and contribute significantly to the strength of our region's economy. Their success helps our area grow stronger." As a Maryland award winner, Mr. Sullivan is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 national program.

Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 2009. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors.

In Maryland, local sponsors include DLA Piper, Clifton Gunderson, Baltimore SmartCEO and The Mergis Group.

About FedConcepts FedConcepts provides a variety of high-end systems and network engineering professional services to clients within the federal government's civilian and defense sectors. A Microsoft Gold Partner since its founding, FedConcepts is also a proud member of the Microsoft Partner Advantage Program. FedConcepts' success has been recognized with several industry awards and honors, including the 2007 SBA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year award for the National Capital Region and a 25th place ranking in the Defense Contractors category of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards Program Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential 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(R) award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

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