11 NJ entrepreneurs recognized with prestigious EY award.

Byline: Matthew Fazelpoor

This week, 11 New Jersey entrepreneurs were recognized for their success and impact with EY's prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) award.

The winners, who were selected from a group of 25 finalists announced in April, come from various industries and sectors. Theywere evaluated by a panel of independent judges based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, impact and financial performance.

The New Jersey winners are:

Kimberlee Vaccarella, CEO & founder, Bogg Bag Lodi

Manufactures and distributes high-quality beach bags and accessories.

Steve Kohn, CEO of Broadway IndustriesMonroe

Third-generation family-owned ESG manufacturer, offering innovative, sustainable paper and plastic packaging products.

Apurva Saraf, president and CEO, Cosette Pharmaceuticals South Plainfield

A fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing and commercial operations.

David Saoud, co-founder and CEO, and Michael Saoud, co-founder and CEO - Freezpak Logistics Carteret

Delivers services from basic shrink-wrap to unique customized packaging services.

Neha Shah, president and co-founder, GEP Clark

Delivers supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value.

Hannah Testani, CEO, Intelligent Audit Rochelle Park

Technology company continually investing in its people, processes and technology to transform shippers' transportation data into actionable intelligence and prescriptive analytics.

Christine Miller, president and CEO, Melinta Therapeutics Parsippany-Troy Hills

Pharmaceutical company with a team of visionaries dedicated to providing innovative therapies to people impacted by acute and life-threatening illnesses.

Mickey (Michael) Bresman, CEO, Semperis Hoboken

Among the world's...