4Projects is again celebrating having again been recognised as one of the strongest and most innovative businesses in the UK. Managing Director Richard Vertigan and Finance Director Steve Nelson were both selected as finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009. At a ceremony held at the Urbis in Manchester, Steve and Richard were announced winners by David Mellor who was hosting the event. In total, 116 companies across the UK had made the shortlisted as finalists this year. Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year awards programme is one of the most prestigious awards for business leaders in the world.  The awards celebrate leading businesses that are growing and dynamic.  The awards are held in 135 cities in 50 countries worldwide. As winners, Richard and Steve advance to the UK national final which will be held in London in October where 53 top executives will compete for the national awards. Richard Vertigan said “last night was a tremendous endorsement for the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model.  Steve and I are proud that 4Projects was recognised by the wider business community for its success.  These are exciting times for 4Projects as we continue to expand and strengthen our position in the market.”