April 18 is deadline to apply for business award

Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies,Madison, is accepting nominating petitions for the 16th annual New Jersey Business of the Year awards. All nominations must be postmarked byApril 18.

The awards were established in 1993 to honor family businesses whose innovative practices and policies have had a positive effect on both business and community. Any family-owned company that includes or has included more than one generation is eligible. Any individual such as a member of the company, employees or customers may nominate a business.

For a nominating petition, call (973) 443-8880 or e-mail dennison@fdu.edu.