The nominations are open for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
Residents have until Sept. 20 to enter their submissions for eight award categories, including business of the year, the community spirit award, best not-for-profit, best business leader, best young professional and best environmental steward.
Nominees will be announced on Nov. 7 and the awards gala will be held on Feb. 1. For more information go to tricitieschamber.com. Nominations can be submitted online here.
Last year's winners include:
• Golbey Law: Business of the Year (1 to 10 employees);
• The Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre: Business of the Year (11 to 30 employees);
• Community Fire Prevention: Business of the Year (30+ employees);
• Sandy Burpee of the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group: Community Spirit Award;
• Paul MacDonald of Ethical Waste Services: Environmental Steward Award;
• Share Family and Community Services Society: Not-for-Profit of the Year;
• Josh Bath of Keller Williams Elite Realty: Business Leader of the Year;
• Byron Vallis of Mariner Brewing: Young Professional of the Year;
• and Desiree Dupuis of Ruben’s Shoes: Chamber Member of the Year.
