The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its Annual Citizen and Business Person of the Year Awards.

The awards will be presented during the 58th Annual Chamber Dinner on Oct. 6.

The award is open to individuals of the Tamaqua Area School District, who are at least 18 years old.

Nominees must show their contribution to the civic advancement of Tamaqua and the well-being of its citizens. Paid work is not considered.

The Business Person of the Year award is open to all business owners and professionals of the district who are at least 18 years old.

The nominee must be affiliated with a business in good standing with the chamber.

Recipients are determined by a selection committee, which reviews nominations submitted by fraternal, social, religious or civic organizations and individual residents.

Nominations in the form of signed letters or emails will be accepted and should include information on the individual and their business or volunteer accomplishments.

Forms are available at www.tamqua.net or by emailing chamber@tamaqua.net.

Nomination letters should be sent to the Citizenship Award Committee, Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 54, Tamaqua, PA 18252 or chamber@tamaqua.net. The deadline for nominations is July 31.

Both awards are given to a person living at the time of the selection. If a nominee dies before the award, he or she will be considered for a special award.