The Alva Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for the Citizen of Distinction Awards. Nomination forms have been published in the Newsgram. You may also pick up a copy at the chamber office at 502 Oklahoma Blvd. The deadline for entries is Jan. 5.
Entries are being sought in eleven categories:
• Business of the Year
• Young Professional (age 21-40)
• Volunteer of the Year
• Teacher of the Year
• Citizen of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Fireman of the Year
• Law Enforcement of the Year
• Healthcare Professional
• Youth Entrepreneur
• Arts, Music and Theatre Award
Awards will be presented during the Citizen’s Choice Awards Gala on Jan. 22 at the ACT I Theatre in Alva. Hors d’oeuvres and a social hour will be from 5 to 6 p.m. with a guest speaker at 6 p.m. followed by presentation of the awards. A silent auction will also be held.
Tickets for the event are available at the Alva Chamber of Commerce office or from members of the chamber board: Mary Hamilton, president; Melissa Fisher, past president; Brenda Hood, vice president; Natasha Foster, secretary; Van Johnson; Dee Wiebener; Cody McMurphy; Kelsey Martin and Connor Martin.
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