WALLA WALLA, Wash.-Nominations are now open for the Walla Walla Community Excellence Awards.
The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce is combining the Business Awards Showcase and the Community Awards into the Community Excellence Awards this year.
The new awards format will honor local businesses and community leaders for their contributions to the region and will include businesses, hometown heroes and community service, according to the WWVCC
Nominations for the Community Excellence Awards are open from Oct. 18 through Nov. 22 and can be filled out online. The awards will be presented on Dec. 11 at Baker Boyer Bank in downtown Walla Walla starting at 5:30 p.m.
Ticket information is available through the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce at 509-5250850.
Community Excellence Awards categories.
Business:
Agribusiness of the yearBusiness of the yearDuane Wollmuth Catalyst AwardNonprofit organization of the yearStartup business of the yearBusiness leader of the yearFuture business leader of the year (youth)Smart business partner of the year
Community Awards: Hometown Heroes
Educator of the yearLaw enforcement officer of the yearFirefighter of the year
Higher education community service award:
Walla Walla Community CollegeWhitman CollegeWalla Walla University
