Herndon, VA - (May 12, 2009) - DLT Solutions, Inc., a value-added reseller of industry-leading information technology (IT) products and services, today announced that president and CEO Rick Marcotte is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the Greater Washington region. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Mr. Marcotte was selected as a finalist from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 18 at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, VA.

"To me, value is delivering domain expertise and IT solutions that best suit an agency's current or desired environment," said Rick Marcotte, president & CEO of DLT Solutions. "After my tenure on the Board of DLT and then joining the company in 2004 as CEO, my vision was not only to bring value to our customers and partners, but to also grow the company to a half billion dollar scalable and professionally run business. We proudly achieved this goal one year ahead of plan in 2008, and we have been acknowledged by numerous publications and constituent groups for our successes along the way. As the leader of this high-energy, forward-looking company, it is truly an honor to be recognized as a finalist for such a prestigious award."

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 2009. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors.

In Greater Washington sponsors include HSBC Bank, Pillsbury Law, Reznick Group, Lockton Companies and the Washington Business Journal.

About DLT Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 1991, DLT Solutions, Inc. delivers best-of-class technology solutions to federal, state and municipal governments and businesses from its headquarters in Herndon, Va. To achieve that mission, DLT has tightly integrated itself with some of the most prominent IT software and hardware manufacturers in the world including Autodesk, NetApp, Oracle, Quest Software, Red Hat and Symantec, among others. With its product portfolio, multiple procurement vehicles and award-winning track record, DLT confidently supports public sector clients in the technology implementation required to achieve their agency missions. For more information or to place an order, contact DLT Solutions at 800-262-4358; email sales@dlt.com; or visit www.dlt.com.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The 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, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.