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Program to recognize small and large businesses for being community leaders

Deadline for first nominations July 6

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 4, 2015) — Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s chief business official, today launched “Corporations for the Commonwealth,” a program to recognize both large and small businesses that commit to being leaders in their communities and in Kentucky.

Semi-annually, Corporations for the Commonwealth will choose one large (more than 50 employees) and one small (50 employees or fewer) organization through a nomination process that is open to the public. The deadline for nominations for the period ending June 30 is July 6. Nomination forms are available and can be completed online.

Nominees must have demonstrated a commitment to corporate giving, a drive to improve local and/or regional social conditions, and a culture of giving within their organizations. They must also be registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. Additional eligibility requirements are contained in the nomination packet.