Coastal Entrepreneur Awards announce 10 category winners | Business

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — The 10 category winners of the 2011 Coastal Entrepreneur Awards have officially been announced. The winners will be honored at an awards breakfast on May 20 at UNCW's Burney Center, where one of them will also be named the 2011 Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year.

Here are winners:

• Advanced Maintenance — On-site service for fleets of vehicles. (Professional Services Category) www.advancedmaintenance.com 
• Cape Fear Rainwater Harvesting — Rain water harvesting systems, storm water management practices and more. (Emerging Company) www.cfgreensolutions.com 
• Custom Fit Meals — Prepared meals with fresh foods that are nutritionally tailored to each client and delivered by a cost-effective distribution system. (Retail & Hospitality) www.customfitmeals.com 
• Efficient Energy America — A clean-tech company helps businesses reduce energy consumption with an intelligent HVAC system, powered by patent-pending software. (Technology) www.e2america.com  
• Flow Sciences — Containment systems for laboratories, plants and manufacturing areas to protect operators from exposure to hazardous particles and vapors. (Biotechnology) www.flowsciences.com  
• Frank Deals — A company takes the coupon book concept online, interweaving discounts, fundraising and marketing opportunities among consumers, organizations, and businesses. (Internet-Related Business) www.frankdeals.com 
• Glide Bikes — A balance bike for kids with no pedals and no training wheels. (Retail & Hospitality) www.glidebikes.com 
• LINC (Leading into New Communities) — A non-profit that provides comprehensive support services to help ex-offenders successfully reenter society and reduce recidivism. (Non-Profit)  www.lincnc.org 
• Manufacturing Methods — Provides design, engineering and manufacturing for a range of companies. (Manufacturing & Distribution) www.manufacturingmethods.com 
• WellCare — A local company that has grown to become the largest provider of home health services in Southeastern North Carolina. (Health Care) www.wellcarehealth.com

The overall winner will be selected after each category winner meets with the final panel of judges. Here is the list of judges:

• Michael Cain, Managing Partner of the Wilmington Investor Network
• Tobin Geatz, CEO of Inclinix
• Becky Parker O'Daniell, Partner at CapVal
• Fran Scarlett, Regional Director of the Small Business & Technology Development Center
• Bill Sharbaugh, Chief Operating Officer of PPD
• Frances Weller, Anchor at WECT
• Gary Winstead, President at Loadmatch Logistics and the 2010 Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year

Seats for the breakfast must be purchased in advance and can be ordered at www.wilmigntonbiz.com/cea.

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