The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will continue accepting nominations for awards to be presented at this year’s chamber banquet through Friday, March 27. Tickets and table reservations are also now available for the 71st annual banquet planned for Saturday, April 18.
Each year, the chamber presents awards to individuals and businesses for their significant contributions to the success of the Lake Whitney area.
Awards are presented to the citizen of the year, chamber member of the year, educator of the year and young person of the year, and a Hall of Fame Award is also presented.
The following information should be submitted by the nominator:
•Discuss why the nominee should receive the award.
•How has the nominee made a difference in the community in the nomination category?
•Provide examples of the nominee’s volunteerism or advocacy.
•Provide any other information about the nominee that you feel should be shared with the committee.
Information can be emailed to info@lakewhitneychamber.com.
Those making nominations should expect to introduce the winner on the evening of the banquet.
Individual tickets to the banquet are available for $75 each.
Corporate tables that seat six are available for $600, and partner tables seating six are available for $400.
Reserve tables or tickets by emailing info@lakewhitneychamber.com. Payments can be made by check or through Venmo: @whitney-chamber.
The banquet will be held at the HILCO Civic and Event Center, located at 1000 South Files Street in Itasca.
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