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NetQuote CEO Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Denver, CO - NetQuote, the leading online insurance shopping service for consumers and small businesses, today announced that Paul Ford, CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award in the Technology category in the Rocky Mountain region. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Paul was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver on June 24, 2010.

"NetQuote.com helps consumers secure the right insurance at the best rates," Ford said. "Our website technology connects over 700,000 people every month with best insurance providers for their needs, and I'm honored that our positive impact is being recognized with this award." NetQuote.com offers consumers a free, simple and effective way to obtain competitive quotes on Home, Renters, Health, Life, Small Business and Auto insurance. Visitors complete an easy quote request form and are instantly matched to quotes from the best insurance carriers for their situation.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates its 24th 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.

As a Rocky Mountain region award winner, Paul will now be considered for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 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 13, 2010. 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.

As a Rocky Mountain region award winner, Paul will now be considered for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 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 13, 2010. 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 the Rocky Mountain, local sponsors include Denver Business Journal, Faegre & Benson, Clifton Gunderson, and JohnstonWells Public Relations.

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