The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development is accepting nominations for the 2016 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence.
“Every year I look forward to recognizing Maine businesses that go above and beyond and demonstrate a commitment to investment, innovation, employees and communities,” said Gov. Paul LePage. “I am proud to present the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence to those companies with outstanding leadership and direction. These businesses are a model of success in our state and deserve special recognition.”
Business excellence is epitomized by a combination of manufacturing and service excellence and a steadfast commitment to employees, customers and the community. This award is presented to for-profit companies that consistently demonstrate high levels of attentiveness and dedication in each of these areas.
“For the past 25 years, the governor of the state of Maine has been honoring Maine’s premier employers with the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence,” said DECD Commissioner George Gervais. “We encourage any of Maine’s for-profit businesses to consider applying for recognition.”
Companies that have been in business in Maine for five or more years may be nominated or may nominate themselves. DECD encourages businesses of all sizes to apply. Completed nomination forms, available on DECD’s website at maine.gov/decd/start-grow/business-excellence, are due to the department by Friday, July 29. Winners will be notified prior to an award ceremony to be scheduled in the fall of 2016.
The award, sponsored by FairPoint, was created in 1991 and 138 companies to date have received it. For more information on the award, email Lisa Poulin at lisa.poulin@maine.gov.
Due date, ceremony
• COMPLETED NOMINATION FORMS are due by Friday, July 29. Winners will be notified prior to an award ceremony to be scheduled in the fall of 2016.
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