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Ernst & Young and Junior Achievement of the National Capital Area (JANCA) are
pleased to present Nick Simons with the 2004 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
This honor recognizes a high school-aged student in the Greater Washington Region who
embodies the entrepreneurial spirit promoted by Junior Achievement and who demonstrates
the ability to successfully launch and manage a business.
Nick Simons, a senior at Fairfax High School, began mowing lawns as a summer job at
age 11. What began as Nick’s part-time job has grown into Lawn Wranglers Landscaping.
Nick has expanded his services, invested in industrial equipment, and professionalized
his marketing and clientele relations. Additionally, Nick has successfully balanced
his business responsibilities with his school work and extracurricular activities.
Nick's goal is to operate one of the largest landscaping businesses in Northern Virginia.
In 2005, Nick will enter college where he plans to earn a degree to support his goal.
The Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award was presented to Nick Simons at the 2004
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Greater Washington Awards Gala on Thursday,
June 14, 2004 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner.
Congratulations Nick Simons!
2004 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award Recipient
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