In Dallas, Dr. Bharat Sangani, the Chairman and CEO of Encore Enterprises, Inc., has been awarded the Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Southwest Award. The accolade honors exceptional leaders of rapidly expanding businesses who are fostering innovation, development, and success for upcoming periods. Dr. Sangani, a certified cardiologist, established Encore Enterprises in 1999 as a multifaceted investment firm.