AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) 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 Governor Paul R. 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.”
Candidates should exhibit 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 strongly encourages businesses of all sizes to apply. Completed nomination forms are available on DECD’s website at www.maine.gov/decd/start-grow/business-excellence, and are due by Friday, July 29.
Winners will be notified prior to the award ceremony, which will be scheduled this fall.
Since its inception in 1991, the award has been presented to 138 companies. DECD administers the honors and works with the governor’s office and review team to evaluate and score the applications.
For more information, visit the above website or email Lisa Poulin at lisa.poulin@maine.gov.
