Nominations being accepted for award

The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Kansas Business Appreciation Awards.

Nominations will be accepted in three categories – manufacturing and distribution, service and retail. Every nominated business will be recognized at one of seven regional events, where one Business Excellence Award winner in each of the three categories will be announced.

One business will receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. March 30. To submit an online nomination or request a printable nomination form, visit www.kansascommerce.com. For more information, contact Kristy Druse at (785) 296-3805 or kdruse@kansascommerce.com.