By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer
Wanted: Nominations of East Windsor Township businesses that have made contributions to the community.
That’s what East Windsor Township officials are seeking for the 2017 Township Business Awards program. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 15.
The purpose of the annual program is to recognize local businesses that have made special efforts to improve or contribute to East Windsor Township, Mayor Janice Mironov said.
There are three categories – Business Beautification, Community Service and Community Enhancement, Mayor Mironov said.
"Business Beautification" is about creating an attractive appearance through landscaping, flowers and other enhancements to the business’s building and site.
"Community Service" means providing for community contributions and service.
"Community Enhancement" is providing any community value-added aspect related to the business, such as extraordinary job creation or an unusual or special product or opportunity.
Green and sustainable practices, green products, energy conservation, reduction of waste and energy consumption are encouraged and will be given more weight in considering who shall be given an award.
"This program was created to give well-deserved recognition to businesses which have made special efforts to enhance our community," the mayor said. "It also highlights the importance which our community places on local business owners and operators.
Last year’s winners included The Galleria at Twin Rivers, which is a 25,000-square-foot shopping center on Route 33, for "Special Contributions to the Beautification of East Windsor Township."
Also, Triangle Printing East Windsor won "Special Community Contributions and Service to East Windsor Township" for donating to – and supporting – nonprofit groups and community organizations.
And CentraState Health Pavilion Associates and Immediate Care Walk-In of East Windsor was recognized for "Special Community Contributions to East Windsor Township." It is a medical center located in Town Center Plaza.
Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Building at 16 Lanning Boulevard and online at www.east-windsor.nj.us. They are also available at the Hickory Corner and Twin Rivers branches of the Mercer County Library System.
