NJBIZ Honors GENEWIZ, Inc. with New Jersey's Top Businesses and Business Leaders

South Plainfield, NJ -- October 24, 2011 -- GENEWIZ, Inc., leading global provider of DNA services, has been named a finalist for the 2011 NJBIZ Business of the Year Award. Produced by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s premiere business news publication, the Business of the Year awards program celebrates New Jersey’s most dynamic businesses and business leaders who share a commitment to professional excellence, business growth, and the community. 

“Being recognized by NJBIZ as a leader in our industry is quite an honor,” stated Amy Liao, GENEWIZ President and COO. “We are proud to be a finalist for the 2011 Business of the Year, as this award acknowledges commitment to the growth and development of both GENEWIZ employees and our community.”

Business of the Year Award finalists were selected in six categories: Business of the Year (1-50 Employees); Business of the Year (51-100 Employees); Business of the Year (100+ Employees); Corporate Citizen of the Year; Executive of the Year; and Emerging Business of the Year. GENEWIZ competes in the Business of the Year (100+ Employees) category.

The Business of the Year Award winners in each category will be announced during a formal awards dinner on December 5, 2011, at the Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ. For more information about the NJBIZ Business the Year awards program or to reserve seats to the event, please click here.

About GENEWIZ

GENEWIZ, Inc. is a global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in DNA-based services, including DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, molecular biology, genomic, and GxP/CLIA regulatory-compliant services. The company leads the industry in research sequencing and outsourcing partnerships with pharmaceutical, clinical, biotechnology, academic, and government institutions.

Headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ, GENEWIZ, Inc. is a privately-held, global enterprise with locations in Washington, D.C. Metro, Boston, San Diego, Beijing, China, Suzhou, China, and London, United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.genewiz.com.