Celebrate entrepreneurial leadership in Mount Prospect

The Village of Mount Prospect's Economic Development Commission recently announced its inaugural EDC Entrepreneurial Business Awards. From now through Monday, Aug. 31, the village is actively seeking nominations for the awards; the nomination process is free and open to all.

There are three award categories:

• The Budding Business Award, honoring businesses that have been open fewer than five years.

• The Enduring Business Award, honoring businesses open a minimum of five years.

• The Entrepreneurial Businessperson of the Year Award, honoring an individual business owner demonstrating exceptional civic and professional leadership.

"Mount Prospect has become a leader in enabling successful business start-up and innovation. The key purpose of these awards is to recognize and foster the healthy entrepreneurial climate we are witnessing in the village," said Mayor Arlene A. Juracek.

All business industries are eligible, permitted they have a physical presence within the village. Honored businesses and individuals will have an established record of professional success and be representative of the village's strong and diverse commercial and industrial base.

Nomination forms and additional information are available on the village website at www.mountprospect.org/biz or by stopping in to the village hall, 50 S. Emerson St., second floor, Community Development Department. Forms must be received by Monday, Aug. 31.

The winners will be selected by EDC members and will be honored at the EDC Business Breakfast Oct. 15.