John Ratliff Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award Finalist in Greater Philadelphia

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Wilmington, DE - May 19, 2009 - Appletree Answers, an integrated communications center, today announced that John Ratliff is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the Greater Philadelphia area. 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. Ratliff was selected as a finalist from nearly 40 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 18, 2009 at the Loews Hotel.

"Making it to the final selection for such a prestigious award is a major milestone for the company", stated John Ratliff, founder and CEO of Appletree. "I truly believe that behind every great entrepreneur is an amazing staff and I hope we are all rewarded with both the regional and national awards later this year."

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 23rd 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 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 Greater Philadelphia, sponsors include Ballard Spahr, Morgan Lewis and Pepper Hamilton.

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

About Appletree Answers
Appletree Answers is committed to providing an integrated communications center for inbound and outbound calls, emails, faxes and chats. Delivered through a state-of-the-art infrastructure, the company's service gives business owners and employees a 24/7 messaging center. With dedicated teams and 13 offices around the United States, Appletree delivers a powerful customer service experience that positively reflects on every one of their 7000+ customers. Based in Wilmington Delaware, Appletree Answers is a consistent winner of business awards and recognition. Learn more at www.appletreeanswers.com

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