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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for several awards to be presented at its annual dinner Nov. 14 at Mohegan Sun Pocono.</p><p>Nominations should be sent to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber by Sept. 18.</p><p>Send them to: Lindsay Bezick, c/o the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, Two Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.</p><p>You can also fax them to 570-822-5951, or email lindsay.bezick@wilkes-barre.org with the subject line &#8220;Annual Dinner Award Nomination.&#8221;</p><p>Here are the available nominations:</p><p><strong>Emerging (Small) Business of the Year</strong></p><p>&#8226; For businesses in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area with less than 50 employees.</p><p>&#8226; Nominations should include how the company was started, developed, expanded or otherwise effectively managed in Greater Wilkes-Barre (i.e. historical perspective, number of years in business, investment in and commitment to the community.)<div>&#8226; Nominations should list significant accomplishments, awards, or recognition that distinguishes the business. There should also be a list of company and employees&#8217; civic activities.</div><div> </div><div></p><p><strong>Large Business of the Year</strong></p><p>&#8226; For businesses in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area with more than 50 employees.</div></p><p>&#8226; This award is sponsored by Community Bank.</p><p>&#8226; Nominations should include how the company was started and how it has grown over the years.</p><p>&#8226; Nominations should list significant accomplishments, awards, or recognition. Company and employees&#8217; civic roles should also be included.</p><p><strong>Charity of the Year</strong></p><p><strong> &#8226; </strong>This award, sponsored by Sordoni Construction, is for organizations in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area classified as 501 (c)3 groups.</p><p>&#8226; Nominations must describe the goals and mission of the organization, plus list accomplishments and contributions to the welfare of the community.</p><p><strong>Lifetime Achievement</strong></p><p>&#8226; This award, sponsored by Geisinger, is presented to an individual who has made a lasting contribution to the community by exhibiting ethical and effective leadership, providing inspiration and positively influencing others in the business community and community at large.</p><p>&#8226; Nominees should be people with long-term business success and strong community involvement.</p><p>&#8226; Nominations should include examples of how a nominee&#8217;s activities have not only contributed to the local business community and economy, but how they have enriched the area. They should also list key mentor-prot&#233;g&#233; relationships and evidence of developing future generations of community-focused leaders.</p><p><strong>Pride of Place Awards</strong></p><p>&#8226; This award is to recognize and honor businesses, industries, and organizations that have improved the physical environment of the Greater Wilkes-Barre area.</p><p>&#8226; New construction/restoration/renovation category: A building or complex recently designed from the ground up, or an existing structure that has had its external or internal surface improved, modernized, or returned to its former appearance.</p><p>&#8226; Environmental enhancement category: Natural or &#8220;green&#8221; improvements to areas or preserving existing landscape around a new building or existing structure.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Bill O&#8217;Boyle</p><p>boboyle@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Bill O&#8217;Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Chamber seeking nominees for several awards