Andy Smith and Pete Smith of Impact Advisors named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2026 Midwest Award winners. Impact Advisors Jun 22, 2026, 10:00 ET Entrepreneurial Leadership and a People-First Culture Drive Recognition CHICAGO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Andy Smith and Pete Smith, co-founders and managing partners of Impact Advisors, were named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2026 Midwest Award winners. Andy and Pete were selected among 65 program participants in the Midwest, including 30 finalists competing for the title. Founded in 2007, Impact Advisors is a leading full-service healthcare management consulting firm that helps healthcare provider and payer organizations improve patient access, care quality, and operational performance through technology-enabled transformation. Under Andy and Pete's leadership, the firm has grown to more than 1,700 employees, serves more than 600 healthcare clients nationwide, and generates approximately $340 million in annual revenue. The company has earned 35 Best in KLAS distinctions and has been recognized repeatedly as a best workplace by Modern Healthcare, Forbes, and Consulting Magazine. "We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from EY," said Andy Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Advisors. "This award reflects the dedication, expertise, and passion of our entire team. Since founding Impact Advisors, our focus has been on building a people-first culture that empowers our consultants to help healthcare organizations navigate change and improve outcomes for the communities they serve." Pete Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Advisors, added, "As healthcare continues to evolve, we remain committed to expanding our capabilities, investing in innovation, and delivering measurable value for our clients. We are grateful to EY for recognizing our entrepreneurial journey and the impact our team continues to make across the healthcare industry." Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. It celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or 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. Regional winners were 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. As Midwest award winners, Andy Smith and Pete Smith will now be considered by the national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum(R), where high-growth CEOs, Fortune 1000 executives and investors converge to shape the future of business. The National Overall Award winner will move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year(TM) Award in May 2027. Impact Advisors Impact Advisors is a leading healthcare management consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled performance improvement solutions that deliver measurable and sustainable value for clients. Its commitment to excellence has earned Best in KLAS(R) recognition for 19 consecutive years, and its distinctive culture has been named a "Best Place to Work" by Modern Healthcare for 17 years. Learn more at www.impact-advisors.com. Media Contact SOURCE Impact Advisors

Impact Advisors named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list for sixth consecutive year. * Impact Advisors Impact Advisors today announced it has been named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list for the sixth consecutive year. Inc.'s Best Workplaces program recognizes organizations that prioritize employee well-being, foster meaningful workplace cultures, and create environments where employees can thrive professionally and personally. The selection process includes a comprehensive employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace that measures workplace experiences, benefits, management effectiveness, professional development, and overall company culture. "At Impact Advisors, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We remain committed to creating an environment where collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and personal well-being are valued every day," said Andy Smith, managing partner and co-founder of Impact Advisors. Since its founding in 2007, Impact Advisors has focused on building and sustaining an exceptional company culture. The firm's unlimited PTO supports work-life balance, and each associate is paired with a coach for professional development. A dedicated Happiness team fosters a positive workplace through ongoing "Happy Checks" with the team, health and wellness events, a book club, and the annual Pet Supermodel Contest. "Being recognized by Inc. for the sixth consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the culture our team has worked hard to build and sustain," said Michael Nutter, vice president and Happyologist at Impact Advisors. Impact Advisors adds this latest recognition to a growing list of honors, including being named Best in KLAS(R) for 19 years, designated a Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work for 17 years, and a Consulting Magazine Best Firm to Work for 16 years.

Andy and Pete Smith of Impact Advisors named entrepreneurs Of The year(r) 2026 Midwest finalist by EY US. Impact Advisors May 21, 2026, 09:00 ET EY US Celebrates Ambitious Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future of Business CHICAGO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Andy and Pete Smith, co-founders and managing partners of Impact Advisors, have been named as finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Midwest Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world's most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and uplifting communities. The program honors entrepreneurs whose innovations drive economic growth and help shape the future of business. An independent panel of judges selected Andy and Pete Smith among 37 finalists from 30 companies based on their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company growth and lasting impact in building long-term value. Founded in 2007, Impact Advisors is a leading full-service healthcare management consulting firm. The firm offers a broad portfolio of services to help healthcare provider and payer organizations improve patient access, care quality, and operational performance through technology-enabled transformation. "This recognition reflects how far Impact Advisors has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of the healthcare industry. We've continued to expand our capabilities, deepen our expertise, and invest in innovative services that help our clients navigate complex transformation initiatives with confidence," stated Pete Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Advisors. "We're incredibly honored to be recognized by EY as finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year. From the very beginning, we believed that if we built a people-first culture centered on trust, collaboration, and purpose, the business success would follow," shared Andy Smith, co-founder and managing partner. "We have team members who show up every day committed to making a difference for our clients and for each other." Under their leadership, Impact Advisors has experienced significant expansion - growing to more than 1,700 employees, supporting over 600 healthcare clients nationwide, and achieving approximately $340 million in annual revenue. The firm has earned 35 Best in KLAS distinctions, reflecting sustained excellence in healthcare outcomes and delivery and consistently earned "Best Workplace" Awards from Modern Healthcare, Inc., Forbes, and Consulting Magazine. Regional award winners will be announced on June 11 during a special celebration in Chicago and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. The national judges will then consider the winners for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum(R), where high-growth CEOs, Fortune 1000 executives and investors converge to shape the future of business. About Impact Advisors Impact Advisors is a leading healthcare management consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled performance improvement solutions that deliver measurable and sustainable value for clients. Its commitment to excellence has earned Best in KLAS(R) recognition for 19 consecutive Media Contact SOURCE Impact Advisors