Ernst & Young announced CLEARLINK CEO Phil Hansen a finalist in its annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award today.

Celebrating its 25th year, this eminent award honors entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

It’s Hansen’s unique belief in giving back that established him as an outstanding entrepreneur: “I believe we have an obligation as an employer to give back first to the people that have produced for us. The purpose of our ‘double bottom line’ is to create opportunities, solve problems and measure their impact on the people that matter most, our employees,” Hansen has said

As the leader of the vision at CLEARLINK and the driving source behind the company’s unique culture, Hansen is well deserving of the recognition and honor.

The regional winner of the 25th Annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year^® Award will be announced at a gala event at the Salt Palace Convention Center on June 23, 2011.