We at Heideldesign are thrilled to be part of the 2011 "Bulldog 100," a list of the fastest growing businesses owned or operated by University of Georgia alumni.

Among the criteria to be considered for the Bulldog 100, companies must have been in business for 5 or more years, be owned or managed by a former UGA student, and must operate in a manner consistent with University of Georgia's "Pillars of the Arch" character statement. The winners are determined based on the compounded annual growth rate of revenues for the past three years.

Both Lee and I graduated from the University of Georgia and we've always been proud of our bulldog roots. It's an honor to be recognized by the institution we hold so dear, and one that did much to shape us personally and professionally.

We find it both humbling and inspiring to be included in a list with so many other entrepreneurs in the bulldog nation!

Find out more about the Bulldog 100 program.