AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence.

Business excellence is epitomized by a balanced 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.

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, available on DECD’s website at www.maine.gov/decd/start-grow/business-excellence, are due to the department by Friday, March 27. Winners will be notified prior to an award ceremony to be scheduled in the summer of 2015.

For more information on the award, go to: www.maine.gov/decd/start-grow/business-excellence or email Brian Doyle, governor’s account executive, at: [email protected].