Ocean Nutrition Canada's Chairman, Robert Orr is a finalist for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. This year's finalists for the prestigious business award were announced by Ernst & Young on July 7, 2011. The Entrepreneur Of The Year® award, recognizes Canada’s fastest-growing and most innovative entrepreneurs. The program honours achievement in a wide range of industries and celebrates individuals who are building the future by seizing opportunity, creating jobs and enriching communities across the country.

Robert is a finalist in the Atlantic region in the category of Health Sciences for his success in building Ocean Nutrition Canada.  Past winners and finalists in the Atlantic region include Duncan Shaw (Cogsdale) and Dave Wilson (Wilson Group of Companies).

The Atlantic winners will be announced at a banquet on October 13, and the overall winner will represent the Atlantic region at the national banquet held in Toronto on November 23. For more information on the awards visit www.ey.com/ca/EOY