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Radical CEO Named Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Vancouver, BC, July 11, 2001-- Radical Entertainment, one of North America 's leading developers of interactive entertainment announced today that Ian Wilkinson, the company 's President & CEO has been named a finalist in the 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The awards recognize entrepreneurship and leadership at its best in Canada. Wilkinson is among three finalists in the Entertainment & Media Category for the Canadian Pacific Region. Award recipients will be announced in Vancouver on October 4, 2001. Over the past ten years, Wilkinson has established Radical as an industry leader with clients that include THQ, Microsoft and Fox Interactive. The company has developed innovative and leading policies addressing intellectual property and offers it staff unique benefits. Also this year, Radical has been recognized as one of Canada 's 50 Best Managed Private Companies, based on the company 's vision, management, and strong financial history. "Radical is made up of the best and the brightest people in the industry. Their contributions have been instrumental in Radical 's success,"" said Wilkinson. ""I share this honor with the entire company." About Ernst & Young Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, helps clients to quickly and confidently make financial decisions designed to enhance value. It offers traditional audit and tax services, as well as customized services in corporate finance, online security, risk management, the valuation of intangibles, e-business acceleration and legal services in various parts of the world where permitted. The Entrepreneur Of the Year awards, founded by Ernst & Young, is the world 's pre-eminent reward and recognition program for entrepreneurial talent and leadership. Now in its eighth year in Canada, the program showcases the innovation, drive and inspiration that fuel our nation 's business spirit. Visit www.eoy.ca for more information. About Radical Entertainment Radical Entertainment is one of North America 's leading developers of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Radical creates top-selling entertainment products for the industry 's most powerful publishers, such as Fox Interactive, Microsoft and THQ. Recent high-grossing titles include MTV Snowboarding, Jackie Chan Stuntmaster and Independence Day. Titles in the works include Simpons Road Rage and Dark Summit. Committed to bringing creativity, imagination and passion to every aspect of business, the company maintains an in-house Research and Development team run by industry leaders in 3D graphics and real time technology. Radical was recognized as one of Canada 's 50 Best Managed Private Companies in 2000. For more information about Radical, visit the company 's web site at www.radical.ca. For additional information, contact: " |
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