FORKS — The Forks Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for the 18th annual Best of our Community Awards.
Nominees for Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Business of the Year are needed.
The deadline is at noon Jan. 23.
Nomination forms are available at the Forks Visitor Information Center/Chamber Office, 1411 S. Forks Ave., or can be requested by email at director@forkswa.com.
Winners will be selected by the Forks Chamber of Commerce board. Winners of the ‘Best Of Awards’ will be announced at the noon Feb. 6 chamber business meeting at Blakeslee’s Bar and Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave..
Criteria for nominees are:
• Citizen of the Year: The nominee must be a resident of the West End of Clallam or Jefferson counties who embodies selflessness, integrity and promotes the good of the community through professional and/or volunteer activities.
Local activities are performed above the normal duties of an employed position.
• Volunteer of the Year: This award is given to the volunteer most deserving of recognition for community service to a specific agency, and involvement in the West End of Clallam and Jefferson counties.
• Business of the Year: This award is given to a Forks Chamber of Commerce member business deemed most deserving of recognition for community service and involvement. Business practices include evidence of good business ethics and employee support.