Chamber looking for nominations for annual awards

The chamber of commerce has five annual awards to hand out in March — now it just needs some nominations.

The chamber is soliciting nominations through Jan. 31 for business of the year, citizen of the year, volunteer of the year, educator of the year and young leader of the year.

The awards have been around a long time, “I don’t know how many years,” said Tracey Martin, the chamber’s executive director.

Anyone can nominate anyone in town, and there is no form to fill out. All it takes is a letter to the chamber, describing why the person or business is worthy of the honor. Nominations can be e...