BELLEVUE, Wash., June 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motricity (Nasdaq:MOTR), a leading provider of mobile data solutions that enable wireless carriers to deliver high value mobile data services to their subscribers, today announced that its CEO and founder, Ryan Wuerch, won the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Pacific Northwest Region. The Ernst & Young award recognizes entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. Ryan Wuerch was originally selected as a finalist from 63 nominees by a panel of independent judges. The award was announced at a special gala event on June 18, 2010.
"It's an honor to receive this award and I believe that Motricity's success is due to the outstanding team we've built. Since relocating our corporate headquarters to Bellevue, Washington we've experienced tremendous growth. We enable the mobile Internet for some of the largest carriers in the world and I am proud of our collective accomplishments. It has been an incredible journey and I want to thank all the talented people at Motricity who have contributed to this success," said Ryan Wuerch.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards program celebrates its 24th anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. Regional award recipients are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year national program. Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 13, 2010.
About Motricity
Motricity (Nasdaq:MOTR) is a leading mobile data solutions provider exclusively focused on the rapidly growing mobile Internet market. It serves some of the world's largest mobile carriers, simplifying the mobile Internet and creating a personalized mobile experience for subscribers. Motricity helps companies leverage the power of mobility to make direct, personalized connections with their customers. For more information, visit www.motricity.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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