Milo’s Tea Company CEO and BBA Board Member Tricia Wallwork Wins National Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Birmingham-based Milo’s Tea Company’s CEO Tricia Wallwork has been named the family business Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. For 40 years, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year award has recognized entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. who are revolutionizing industries and leading businesses that will shape the future. Wallwork was chosen as the winner in the Family Business category from a group of 221 Entrepreneur of the Year regional winners, representing 191 companies across the United States. A “Birmingham Original,” under Wallwork’s leadership, Milo’s has expanded its workforce from 50 to 1,000 employees nationwide. Today, Milo’s teas and lemonades are available in over 55,000 retail locations across the United States.

The legacy of Milo's Tea Company is steeped in family tradition and a passion for quality. With Wallwork at the helm, Milo's has followed a core business model focused on producing popular products while maximizing profitability to invest in the business and its employees. Ernst & Young judges even said, "Tricia leads her family’s 79-year-old business like a startup. Her commitment to excellence sets the standard in the beverage space, delighting customers nationwide and enriching communities through authentic flavors and heartfelt service."