MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 26, 2019--
EY announced that Sleep Number Corporation President & CEO, Shelly
Ibach, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019
Award in the Heartland program. Widely considered one of the most
prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes
entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in
areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment
to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world.
Ibach was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award
winners will be announced at a black-tie gala on June 27 at the
Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis.
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Sleep Number President and CEO Shelly Ibach (Photo: Business Wire).
“It is an honor to be recognized as a finalist for this distinguished
award,” said Shelly Ibach, President & CEO, Sleep Number. “As a
purpose-driven brand, we are dedicated to improving lives by
individualizing sleep experiences. We hold ourselves to a standard of
moving society forward with meaningful innovation. My greatest pride
comes from our passionate Sleep Number team delivering life-changing
sleep to our customers.”
As the leader in sleep innovation, Sleep Number is defining a new era
where smart durables and best-in-class digital customer experiences are
transforming the way people live. The company is leading a market
transition where sleep technology, health and wellness, and retail are
integrated. Improving lives is at the core of Sleep Number’s
purpose-driven mission. Sleep Number’s revolutionary 360® smart bed and
proprietary SleepIQ® technology platform are proving the connection
between quality sleep and well-being through effortless adjustable
comfort and biometric sleep tracking.
Now in its 33rd year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program
has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and
more than 60 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the
Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. Award winners in several
national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National
Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year
National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2019.
The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum®,
the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading
companies.
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year
Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Ewing Marion
Kauffman Foundation.
Local sponsors for the Heartland program include Padilla, PNC, Salo,
Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and Twin Cities Business.
About Sleep Number Corporation
The leader in sleep
innovation, Sleep Number delivers proven, quality sleep through
effortless, adjustable comfort and biometric sleep tracking. Sleep
Number’s revolutionary 360® smart bed and proprietary SleepIQ® technology
platforms are proving the connection between sleep and well-being. With
one of the most comprehensive databases of biometric consumer sleep data
and ranked #1 in J.D. Power’s 2018 Mattress Satisfaction Report*, Sleep
Number is improving lives by individualizing sleep experiences. And with
a commitment to improving the well-being of over one million youth by
2025, Sleep Number is redefining the future of health and wellness – for
everyone. To experience better quality sleep, visit SleepNumber.com or
one of our over 580 Sleep Number® stores located in all
50 states. For additional information, visit our newsroom and investor
relations site.
*Sleep Number received the highest score in the J.D. Power 2015, 2016
and 2018 Mattress Satisfaction Reports of customers’ satisfaction with
their mattress. Visit jdpower.com/awards.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur
Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious
business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program 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 awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of
The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful,
growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional,
national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities and more
than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy
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Source: Sleep Number Corporation
Leah Guimond
Sleep Number Corporation
763-551-7739
Leah.Guimond@sleepnumber.com