POTSDAM -- Clarkson University’s Reh Center for Entrepreneurship will host the third annual Entrepreneur Recognition Dinner Friday, April 19 at 5 p.m. in Cheel Center.

Mark Dzwonczyk, a Clarkson University trustee and the CEO of Nicholville Telephone Company, will give an address at the dinner.

Mark Scott, founder of Artworks Creperie in Waddington, will receive the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, which recognizes a practicing entrepreneur who demonstrates a commitment to building their small business and supporting their community.

Marc Compeau, instructor for Clarkson University’s School of Business, will be receiving the “Entrepreneur’s Hero Award,” which is given annually to an individual or group that provides resources resulting in increasing the viability of multiple entrepreneurs located in the communities served by the Reh Center.

Jeff Taylor, director of the Career Center at Clarkson, will receive the “Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award.” This award is given annually to a student, faculty, staff member, office or organization at Clarkson University that demonstrates a deep commitment to the Clarkson community and demonstrates the key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.

Randy Roth, chief executive officer of ViTEX, will be inducted into the Clarkson Alumni Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Hall of fame inductees are entrepreneurs who have consistently demonstrated drive, dedication, determination and commitment to pursuing entrepreneurship.

Social hour, sponsored by the Fresh Sound Foundation, will begin at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., and awards will follow.

The cost of the event will be $20 per person, which includes dinner, drinks and dessert. Those interested in attending should call the Reh Center for Entrepreneurship at 268-3995 or 268-4650.