Deadline to submit chamber nominations extended

The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Community Recognition Night and Auction on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the C.J. Newland American Legion Memorial Hall.

The event serves as an opportunity to recognize community leader, volunteers and students.

Eight awards will be presented in categories: Volunteer, Employee, Business, Male, Female, Educator, First Responder and Farmer of the Year.

The chamber is seeking nominations for the annual 2012 Community Awards in the categories of Business, Volunteer, Farmer and Employee of the Year.

Nomination forms are available by contacting the chamber office by phone at 659-1936, in person at 111 West Main Avenue or by email at [email protected].

Completed nominations may also be returned to the chamber office by mail to PO Box 122, Ritzville, WA 99169.

The deadline to return nominations is Oct. 25.

A committee of three judges will select the recipient in each of the four categories. Recipients will receive the awards at the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Benefit Auction.