Friday, April 24, 2009

Nominations Needed for Business of the Year & Citizen of the Year Awards

The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year Awards. Forms to nominate a person or business are available at the Camas and Washougal Riverview Community Bank locations, at the CW Chamber office (422 NE Fourth Avenue – Camas) and online at www.cwchamber.com.

“We rely heavily on the community to come forward and nominate the Businesses and People they think are the most deserving,” says Brent Erickson, Executive Director of the CW Chamber of Commerce. After all the nomination forms are received on Friday, May 8th the nomination committee will evaluate and announce the winners by the following Friday on May 15th.

The Citizen of the Year must live in the 98607 or 98671 area codes and have performed volunteer services in the community, which have contributed to an overall positive impact on Camas and/or Washougal. The Business Person of the Year must work in the 98607 or 98671 area codes and have shown a positive business influence on the Camas-Washougal area. Also, the businessperson must promote the community through any combination of the following: length of service, image, reputation, activities, promotions, growth, or participation in the business organizations.

The application deadline is May 8th at 5:00 p.m. in the CW Chamber office at 422 NE 4th Avenue. On Monday, June 1st the winners will be honored at our Annual Award Banquet; cost is $30 per person. This is an event you will not want to miss.

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