Inc. 500 Company Award
As one of America’s fastest growing privately-held companies, we were awarded Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 500 Company” award three years in a row, ranking #1 in Michigan in 2000. This award identifies us as a member of an elite group of companies nationally recognized for growth, excellence and success.
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Bhushan Kulkarni, President & CEO
Our President & CEO, Bhushan Kulkarni, won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, Michigan Technology Services, in 2001. Each year, E&Y presents these awards to business leaders, locally, nationally and globally, for excellence in their fields.
Michigan Private 100
We were selected as Michigan's fastest-growing privately-held company in the 14th annual Michigan Private 100 ranking in 1999. We had a five-year compounded annual revenue growth rate of 82% - more than 17 points higher than the second ranked company! The Michigan Private 100 is sponsored by the Detroit public and financial relations firm of Durocher Dixson Werba, The Detroit News and WWJ Radio.
Future 50 Award
We won the Future 50 of Greater Detroit award five times. The award recognizes GDI’s “outstanding contribution to Metropolitan Detroit through sales and employment growth.” These awards are given by the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce to honor successful emerging businesses.
Arbor Award for HR Practices
Arbor Consulting Group and Eastern Michigan University’s Master of Science of HR/OD Program presented us with the 1999 Arbor Award for Excellence for best practices in the field of human resources. Keeping us company on the list were outstanding organizations like J.D. Power and Associates, Dow Corning, Plante & Moran and the University of Michigan Health System.
These awards are given to companies after peer reviews confirm that they have made a significant technical and professional impact on the HR profession and that they have displayed high levels of originality in creating innovative solutions to significant human resources issues.