Donald Young of Race Rock Named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Gulf South Award Winner
Donald Young, CEO of Race Rock, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Gulf South Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Race Rock specializes in engineered solutions in the utility industry, highway safety, and energy markets. Young is now a two-time winner of this prestigious award, having won in 2015.
EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year program recognizes business leaders for their ingenuity, courage, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to creating long-term value through innovation.
Now in its 41st year, the program selects regional winners through an independent panel of past honorees, leading CEOs, and business leaders. The committee recognized Young for creating long-term value, demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, showing purpose-driven commitment, and driving Race Rock’s significant growth and impact.
“It’s an honor to be named an EY regional winner,” said Young. “Achievements like this are made possible by a dedicated team, and I’m proud of the support of everyone at Race Rock. I also want to thank the EY team and congratulate the other winners. Winning this award for a second time is truly exciting.”
