Andrews Space, Inc. CEO Marian Joh Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 Award Recipient in the Pacific Northwest

Seattle, WA, May 26, 2006 - Andrews Space, Inc. (Andrews) today announced that Marian Joh, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, as well as Chairman of the Board received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 Award in the Manufacturing category in Pacific Northwest.  According to Ernst & Young, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses.  Joh was selected by an independent panel of judges and the award was presented at an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 20th anniversary gala event at the Westin Bellevue on June 23, 2006. 

"It is such an honor to accept this impressive award.  There are so many dedicated individuals that have helped make Andrews a success and this award possible," said Joh.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and continues to honor entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.  "Ernst & Young is proud of its history in recognizing these outstanding leaders and their companies," said Greg Beams, Ernst & Young partner and Entrepreneur Of The Year program director for the Pacific Northwest.

As a Pacific Northwest award recipient, Joh is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 national program.  Award recipients in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 18, 2006.  The overall national Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient is then considered for the world event held in Monte Carlo.

About the Company

Andrews Space, Inc. was founded in 1999 to be a catalyst in the commercialization and development of space.  The company is an affordable integrator of aerospace systems and developer of advanced space technologies.  To learn more, please visit: www.andrews-space.com.

About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses.  The program honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 100 cities and 35 countries.