Edmonton, Alberta – July 2017 – Dale Beard, President of Intelliwave Technologies, has been recognized as a finalist in the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year^TM 2017 Prairies Awards program in the Technology Category. EOY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.