Nominations Sought for Newton Business Excellence Awards

Do you know an individual, business or organization that has had a positive impact on Newton's economic development? They could be a contender for a first-ever Newton Business Excellence Award. 

Spearheaded by the Newton Economic Development Commission and Mayor Setti Warren, the awards aim to recognize those who have helped contribute to the vitality of Newton's village centers as well as improve the commercial community in the Garden City. 

The awards, which were announced late last week, are open to businesses, organizations and individuals currently active in Newton. Nominations are due to the city by 5 p.m. on Tues., September 4, 2012.

Descriptions of these awards, full eligibility rules and nomination forms are included in the .pdf in the media section to the right.

Nominations should be submitted to Amanda Stout in the Newton Planning Department and can be sent via email, fax, mail, or delivered in hand to the Planning Department (lower level of ). The contact information is below:

Amanda Stout, Economic Development Senior Planner
City of Newton
Economic Development Commission
1000 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton, MA 02459
Email: astout@newtonma.gov
Phone: 617-796-1127
Fax: 617-796-1086 

Winners will be notified by Sept. 14, 2012 and an awards ceremony will be held on Thurs., Oct. 18.