Baltimore, MD (July 6, 2012) – Duane Pinnix of RMF Engineering and Christopher Brandt of Audacious Inquiry, were nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. Both companies reside in bwtech@UMBC Research & Technology Park.

"It’s exciting to have such successful companies at bwtech@UMBC." says Ellen Hemmerly, Executive Director of bwtech@UMBC, "It’s entrepreneurs like Duane and Chris that help create the vibrant community that makes bwtech@UMBC an ideal environment for companies to grow and prosper."

, www.rmf.com, The firm of RMF Engineering, Inc. (RMF) was incorporated in 1983 with its initial focus on mechanical and electrical engineering. Since then, RMF has expanded its services and has five office locations. The firm is nationally recognized for the analysis, planning, and design of complex buildings and campus utility generation and distribution systems. Disciplines include: mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, infrastructure, and aquacultural engineering. Other services include commissioning, plant operations, emissions testing, and non-destructive testing. The firm also has several experienced LEED Accredited Professionals.

http://www.audaciousinquiry.com, Audacious Inquiry is a management and technology consulting firm with domain expertise in health information systems, web application development and analytical services. The company works in partnership with client organizations, including healthcare provider organizations, businesses, non-profit associations, and government organizations to maximize positive outcomes and minimize the risks of the practical application of information technology. Audacious Inquiry also won the SmartCEO VOLT: Leaders in Technology Award in May of 2012 in the Technology Innovator Emerging category.

program honors entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hard work and perseverance have created and sustained successful, growing business ventures. The Ernst & Young EOY Award is one of the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award program originated in 1986 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is celebrating more than 25 years of recognizing successful entrepreneurs. Now a global award, the Ernst & Young EOY Award program has expanded to more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries around the world with 26 programs in the United States this year. The Ernst & Young EOY Award has become the mark of world-class individuals leading world-class companies as it honors the men and women who create the products, services and jobs that help our economy and communities grow and whose success encourages others to follow in their paths.