• gioisa design 
  
  
• O’Brien Management
  
  
• S&S Restaurant & Catering
   
  

Nonprofit of the Year
This award recognizes a Cambridge-area nonprofit (501c3) that demonstrates superior performance, quality and consistency in the pursuit of its mission and evokes community spirit and participation. The finalists for Nonprofit of the Year are:

• American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay
  
  
• Charles River Conservancy
  
  
• SCM Community Transportation
  
  

The Leading Edge
This award is given to a business that demonstrates leadership and innovation in the technology or biotechnology industries and is dedicated to product/process development to enhance and enrich people’s lives. Nominated for the Leading Edge are:

• Gene Network Sciences, Inc.
  
  
• Linden Lab / Second Life
  
  
• NovoBiotic Pharmaceuticals, LLC
  

Corporate Citizen of the Year
In the category of Corporate Citizen of the Year, which honors a business that demonstrates significant contributions, involvement, or distinguished community service by developing community partnerships, supporting philanthropic activities and encouraging volunteerism, the finalists are:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  
  
• Millennium Pharmaceuticals
  
  
• Wainwright Bank & Trust Company
   

Carl F. Barron Business Person of the Year
Named after well-known Cambridge businessman Carl F. Barron, the Business Person of the Year award honors an individual who demonstrates professional excellence and outstanding leadership in the Cambridge community by supporting and motivating colleagues and employees with enthusiasm, vision and integrity. Nominated for this distinction are:

• Denise Maguire of Cambridge Family & Children’s Service
  
  
• Joseph V. Roller, II of Cambridge Trust Company
  
  
• Tim Rowe of Cambridge Innovation Center

The winner in each category will be determined by the selection committee and kept confidential until presented at the awards dinner on Tuesday, September 23. Please join the CCC Board, membership and staff as we announce the winners, as well as celebrate all of the finalists and the excellence, achievements and community involvement of the entire Cambridge-area business community.

The cost is $95 for members and $180 for non-members. Reserved tables of ten are available to member companies for $850. The evening will include cocktails (cash bar) and informal networking, dinner, dessert and presentation of the awards. Reservations are required by September 19, 2008. No walk-ins will be admitted. This event usually sells out, so please make your reservation early. Don’t miss this highlight of the CCC year!

Thank you to the generous sponsors of the Excellence in Business Awards, lead sponsor Amgen and contributing sponsors Novartis and Cambridge Trust Company.  

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