Maureen Kelly, creator and chief executive officer of cosmetics line Tarte, received the Metro New York Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 Award in the Retail & Consumer Services category. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. The award was presented at a gala event at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York on June 26.   

As a Metro New York award winner, Ms. Kelly is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 national program.  Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards event in Palm Springs, CA on Nov. 15.