Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group, has won an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 award for the London and South East region.

The award was presented by BBC broadcaster Jeremy Vine at a ceremony in London this week.

Howard was one of 21 winners from the region and was described as a “serial social entrepreneur” combining vision with a broad understanding of climate, energy and business issues and an ability to work at the highest levels of government and business. His name now goes forward to a national final in October with a chance to win the title Ernst & Young Overall UK Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognises the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.

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