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Radical CEO Wins Prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award Vancouver, BC, October 5, 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 chosen as the 2001 Media and Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year as awarded by Ernst & Young. The awards recognize entrepreneurship and leadership at its best in Canada. Wilkinson was selected from three finalists in the Entertainment & Media Category for the Canadian Pacific Region. The awards were presented at a gala event at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre on October 4, 2001. Over the last decade, Wilkinson has established Radical as an industry leader with clients that include THQ, Microsoft and Fox Interactive. In 2000, Radical was recognized as one of Canada 's 50 Best Managed Companies for its progressive and innovative politics addressing intellectual property and unique staff benefits. When asked to speculate about winning the award, Wilkinson commented ""I hope the award is a pie I can slice into 200 pieces to share with everyone that works at Radical. It 's because of them that we are even on the list for consideration."" The company is planning an extravaganza celebration of its 10th Anniversary later this month. 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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