This week Ernst & Young announced that Zango Founder and CEO Keith Smith, is a finalist for the 2008 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in the Pacific Northwest.

The Ernst & Young awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Keith was selected as a finalist from nearly 60 nominations. Winners will be announced at a special gala event next month in Seattle. Congratulations Keith!