NIC Inc. : NIC CEO Wins Two Awards for Entrepreneurism and Volunteerism, in the Same Day
06/06/2012| 06:15pm US/Eastern
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Harry Herington wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in
the Central Midwest, and the first "Charles Shinholser Award for
Volunteerism" from Concerns of Police Survivors
NIC Inc., (NASDAQ: EGOV)
the leading provider of official eGovernment services, announces that
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Harry
Herington was honored with two awards on Tuesday, June 5: the 2012
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award for Technology in the
Central Midwest Region, recognizing that his vision has led the
Company's recent innovation and financial success, and the first-ever
"Charles Shinholser Award for Volunteerism" from Concerns of Police
Survivors (C.O.P.S.) for Herington's outstanding support of the families
of fallen officers.
"I am truly honored to receive both awards," said Herington. "Great
companies are measured beyond what they deliver to the bottom line -
they are also measured by the impact they have on their communities. I
am proud to be the CEO of a company which has proven that innovation and
volunteerism are the secrets to building a strong, successful company. I
am fortunate to lead the 700 employees of NIC
whose passion and dedication resulted in these two great honors."
In 1995, Herington, a former law enforcement officer, left a career as
an attorney to join the start-up NIC. Since becoming CEO in 2008,
Herington has led the Company in doubling its revenues, increasing the
number of state partners by more than 30 percent, and securing the
Company's first self-funded contract with the Federal government. In
2009, he created Ride4Cops, an
initiative to raise awareness about the inherent dangers of law
enforcement and to support the families of fallen officers. With more
than 20 rallies held at state capitols, the initiative has raised more
than $150,000 for the families of fallen officers through donations to
C.O.P.S. and other law enforcement-related nonprofit organizations.
The awards of June 5 add to the national recognition NIC recently
received when it debuted at number 20 on Forbes' list of the "25
Fastest-Growing Technology Companies in America." Herington was also
one of six CEOs featured in a Forbes study, "Inspired
for Growth: Lessons from Middle Market Companies."
About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award
Now in its 26th year, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The
Year Award has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140
cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Winners are
selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award
winners, leading CEOs, private capital investors, and regional business
leaders. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence
and extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial
performance, and personal commitment to their business and community.
Regional award winners compete for the National Entrepreneur Of The Year
Award held in November in Palm Springs, California. http://www.ey.com
About the Charles Shinholser Award for Volunteerism
The National Concerns of Police Survivor's Charles Shinholser Award is
given to the individual whose selfless service to law enforcement
survivors serves as a reminder that the world is blessed with people
whose dedication to others is higher than their own self-regard. Based
in Camdenton, Missouri, C.O.P.S. was founded in 1984 for the surviving
families of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Today C.O.P.S. serves nearly 30,000 people who have identified
themselves as survivors nationwide. http://www.nationalcops.org
About NIC
NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official
government websites, online services, and secure payment
processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment
services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government
agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. The family of NIC
companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal,
state, and local agencies across the United States. Founded in 1992, NIC
is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, and has offices in 28 states.
Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.
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NIC
Angela Skinner, 913-754-7054
Director of
Corporate
Communications
askinner@egov.com
© Business Wire 2012
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