Orlando, FL, (May, 2010) – Compass Knowledge Group (CKG) today announced that Founder and CEO, Daniel Devine, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year^® 2010 Award in Florida. This is the second year he has earned that distinction, having also been named a finalist in 2009. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.  Mr. Devine was selected as a finalist from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges.  Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 10 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

“Entrepreneurship begins with inspiration and matures through hard work and a dedication to making your business ideas a reality,” says Dan Devine. “Compass Knowledge Group began almost two decades ago with the goal of bringing superior higher education opportunities to working professionals. By following our service standards of integrity, courtesy, quality, and efficiency we have developed into an industry leader and a model for entrepreneurial success. I’m proud of the accomplishments of CKG and to be nominated for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.”

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 24^th anniversary this year.  The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 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.

About Compass Knowledge Group

Since 1993, Compass Knowledge Group has partnered with prominent, traditional universities to help them plan, implement, and operate successful online academic programs. Compass provides the entire complement of online learning support services – including market research, program marketing, student recruitment, instructional design and technology, student retention support, faculty training and support, technical helpdesk, and online bookstore — enabling their partners to concentrate on delivering high-quality academics. Compass’ success is based on a history of predictable performance that far exceeds industry standards.

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program

Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique 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, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 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.

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited located in the U.S.

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.

Florida sponsors include Bowne, Carlton Fields, Fifth Third Bank, RFB Communications Group, Smart Business Network and Tribridge.