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Dallin Larsen, Founder of MonaVie, is a personal friend and a great leader! I am so proud to see that others are recognizing his leadership abilities and servant attitude. Dallin leads with character and heart which separates him from the typical executive in corporations. Mr. Larsen sincerely believes in win-win principles and all his actions back up that belief. The Bible says, "Give honor to whom honor is due." Dallin has earned the honor and respect of millions through his sacrificial service to others. I am honored to be in the MonaVie business with Dallin and the whole MonaVie Team. Here is the official announcement of the prestigious Ernst & Young Award. God Bless, Orrin Woodward
SALT LAKE CITY--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--MonaVie (www.monavie.com), maker of the premier blend of the Brazilian acai berry, today announces that Dallin A. Larsen received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in the Distribution and Manufacturing category in the Utah Region. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Larsen was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Salt Palace Convention Center on June 12, 2009.
“Award recipients of the Entrepreneur Of The Year award build leading businesses and contribute significantly to the strength of our region’s economy. Their success helps our area grow stronger.”
“I’m grateful to be involved in an industry where we talk about going from success to significance,” says MonaVie founder, chairman and CEO Dallin A. Larsen. “As CEO of a company, I know of the challenges, sacrifices, and determination it takes, and I believe that as we become more blessed we should become more of a blessing.”
MonaVie is a direct seller of nutritional beverages made from unique blends of nature’s superfruits. Launched in 2005, MonaVie was created by a team of partners with extensive backgrounds in network marketing and health products. Cumulative sales topped $1 billion in 2008, and MonaVie now operates in 10 countries, with international expansion continuing.
“We are proud to recognize the achievements of Dallin A. Larsen,” said David Jolley, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for the Utah Region. “Award recipients of the Entrepreneur Of The Year award build leading businesses and contribute significantly to the strength of our region’s economy. Their success helps our area grow stronger.”
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards celebrate their 23rd anniversary this year. The program honors entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptionality in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
As a Utah Region award recipient, Larsen is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 national program. Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 14, 2009. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors.
In the Utah Region, local sponsors include Deseret News, Digital Bytes Production and Design, Diversified Insurance Brokers, Scherzer International, Spring2 Technologies, Strong & Hanni, The Summit Group Communications, and Utah Business Magazine.
About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.
About MonaVie LLC
MonaVie LLC is a rapidly growing company that distributes products to markets around the world. Introduced in January 2005, MonaVie develops and markets scientifically formulated, premium quality products, specifically for person-to-person distribution. MonaVie products feature an exclusive blend of the Brazilian acai berry, found only in remote regions of the Amazon. Developed with a philosophy of Balance-Variety-Moderation, MonaVie brand products deliver phytonutrients and antioxidants to promote and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
MonaVie has done it again! They are days away from launching one of the most exciting new products to hit the market in years. The world's first healthy energy drink. This is not a stimulant drink like the rest of the market, but a true energy source from healthy ingredients. I have experienced four hours or more of energy after each Monavie Energy drink. A normal energy drink on the market might give me an hour of increased awareness at best. This means that each MV Energy provides four times the worth in each can. Value equals Worth/Cost and the MV Energy is the best value for every hour of energy on the market. This product does not need my promotion, the taste and results will be its best advertisement. Drink it, Feel it, Share it is a perfect motto for the new energy drink from MonaVie. I want to personally thank Dallin Larsen and all the corporate staff for a job well done! The MonaVie Team is ready to step up and hit a homerun with this product. Get ready for a bright future. God Bless, Orrin Woodward
Captain Bill and I went out fishing on Bull Shark Barge this morning. I listened to 4 cds, reviewed 3 chapters of a new book project, and caught 3 Goliath Groupers! We also caught several 7 to 10 foot sharks. The Goliath Groupers were 50, 100 and one literally 150 pounds!! The picture below is from the smallest one that we could lift up to take a picture. Captain Bill will be sending a picture of the 150 pounder on top of the water. Goliath Groupers are a protected species and it took over an hour to get them to the boat to release them. If you are on the MV Team, you can build to Round Table and go fishing with us. You have to dream big dreams for big dreams to come true. God Bless, Orrin Woodward
Here is a two part video set teaching the basics of leadership and a few techniques on how to build MonaVie. I am thankful to MonaVie and Dallin Larsen for giving me the opportunity to share in Orlando with the entire MonaVie family. Keep pursuing your dreams and I will see you on stage speaking soon! God Bless, Orrin Woodward
After an extremely busy week away from home, I decided to surprise Laurie and the kids by flying back home for the weekend. It is Mother's day weekend and I didn't want Laurie to celebrate her special day without me. I totally surprised her and it was a special night. In the morning, I decided to sneak away for several hours of fishing. Captain Bill Howard and I are learning the best fishing spots in the Atlantic Ocean. We have found several wrecks that have monster sharks around them. Today, we hooked into 6 sharks and brought 4 up to the boat. The biggest was a 10 foot HammerHead Shark! What an incredible fight! I recently bought two new 8 foot poles and new reels to handle these bad boys. We caught and released everything to save them for you. Have a great Mother's Day and be sure to thank all the moms who gave us life and a chance to make our dreams come true! God Bless, Orrin Woodward
MonaVie Founder - Dallin Larsen, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
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