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20th Annual Business in the Arts Awards Gala May 13

The 20th annual Business in the Arts Awards will be held May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts, the gala will honor the thirty New Hampshire businesses nominated for this year's awards, and then name the four winners. The evening incorporates a celebration of business support for the arts with a performance showcase.

John Clayton, columnist for The Union Leader, is the Master of Ceremonies for the festivities. Heading the lineup of featured performers is Tommy Makem, a New Hampshire resident and internationally acclaimed musician. Also performing is Shakespearian troupe Advice to the Players, New Hampshire poet laureate Cynthia Huntington, and accordionist Gary Sredszienski.

The thirty businesses were nominated for their support of the arts including sponsorships, employee volunteerism, and donations of products and services. The winners in each of four categories will be announced during the evening. Additionally, one individual will receive an award for leadership based on his or her commitment to promoting and establishing business partnerships with the arts.

The nominees are:

• Ash Street Inn
• Banks Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. & Tracy Banks Saab
• Bridgewater Power Company
• Ciborowski Associates
• Citizens Bank
• Comcast
• The Duprey Company/Concord Comfort Inn
• Fleet
• Franklin Pierce Law Center
• The Grappone Companies
• Harbour Light
• Hermanos Cocina Mexicana
• Jefferson Pilot Financial
• The Keene Sentinel
• Laconia Savings Bank
• Lake Sunapee Bank
• Len Reed & Company
• Margaritas Mexican Restaurants
• Meredith Village Savings Bank
• MetroCast Cablevision
• Nixon Peabody LLP
• Ocean National Bank
• Peerless Insurance
• Public Service of New Hampshire
• RiverWoods at Exeter
• The Rowley Agency, Inc.
• Stonyfield Farm
• Tulips
• Verizon
• VUTEk

The Business in the Arts Awards Corporate Sponsors are BAE SYSTEMS; Bank of New Hampshire; Chicago-Soft Ltd; Citizens Bank; Ernst & Young; Jefferson Pilot Financial; Markem Corporation; Northeast Delta Dental; Ocean National Bank; Public Service of New Hampshire; RMC Research Corporation; and Verizon.

The New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts was founded in 1985 to educate, motivate and recognize business support of and participation in the arts. For more information, or to reserve tickets for the May 13 gala, contact the NHBCA at 603 224-8300 or arts@nhbca.com. Tickets are $50; reduced price tickets are available for artists and arts administrators.