LOUISVILLE, Ky. -

Ernst & Young recently announced that Car Keys Express founder and owner Mark Lanwehr is a recipient of its Ohio Valley region Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Award in the manufacturing category.

Lanwehr was presented his award in Cincinnati, Ohio, during a special gala event at the Hyatt Regency on June 15.

“I’m truly honored,” Lanwehr said in a news release. “It’s a testament to how far we’ve come since starting from scratch in my one-bedroom apartment. But it wouldn't have been possible without an extremely talented team behind me—I never forget that.”

Lanwehr and 11 other Ohio Valley region award winners are now eligible for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 national program award.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, along with award winners in several national categories, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala on November 18 in Palm Springs, Calif.

For a list of all the Ohio Valley region award winners, click here.