Heads of Olivia
chosen as entrepreneurs of the year

Amy Errett, CEO of Olivia, and Judy Dlugacz, the company's founder and president, were awarded the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the Consumer Services category in Northern California. As the Northern California winners, Errett and Dlugacz are eligible for the national award, to be given November 18 in Palm Springs.

Olivia describes itself as the number 1 lesbian lifestyle company in the world. In the near future the company will be launching Olivia.com, Olivia Magazine, and Olivia Living, an active adult retirement community.

An independent panel of judges chose the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winners for their outstanding work in building and leading a dynamic and growing business. The award was presented at the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the San Francisco Fairmont on June 16.

In a statement Dlugacz said, "For more than 30 years we have been evolving Olivia the company for the benefit of our extraordinary clients. This is an historic award, since we have been recognized by E&Y for doing what we love to do most, which is serving and empowering women."