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LA JOLLA, Calif., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that CEO & Found, Scott McDonald of Wallcor, Inc. was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Pacific Southwest Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. For 40 years, EY US has celebrated ambitious entrepreneurs who are transforming industries, impacting communities and creating long-term value.
Scott was chosen by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs and business leaders. Judges assessed candidates on long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven commitment and significant growth and impact.
Quote By Scott McDonald
“Being named the winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Pacific Southwest Award is an incredible honor. This recognition isn’t just about me — it’s a reflection of the hardworking, passionate team that stands behind all of our companies. From the early days with just one truck and a big dream, to where we are now, this journey has been driven by a commitment to doing things the right way, building with purpose, and always putting people first. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and this award inspires me to keep pushing forward.”
About Wallcor, Inc.
Wallcor serves as the management company for a powerhouse group of construction-focused businesses – Wallcon, The Wall Company, CORE Ready Mix, TWC Contracting, Oh No Plumbing & Air Conditioning, American Shotcrete, and RISE Lumber & Truss – providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and unified direction across all divisions. Together, under Wallcor’s leadership, these companies deliver coordinated, full-scope construction solutions built on excellence, innovation, and long-term value while staying focused on providing an exceptional experience for both our customers and employees.
As a Pacific Southwest award winner, Scott McDonald is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 National Awards. The National Award winners, including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2026.
Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes many different types of business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
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