Boston Heart Diagnostics, an integrator of next-generation diagnostics into personalized nutrition and lifestyle programs for patients with or at risk for heart disease, has announced that a panel of independent judges selected Susan Hertzberg, its president and chief executive officer, as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 Award in the New England region.

The program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

In its 27th year, the program has expanded globally to recognize company builders in more than 140 cities and in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level.