BACC release – Business of the Year…Each year the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for this award, selects a business and presents the honor at the Annual Awards Banquet. The 2020 award will be presented on January 30, 2021, to a business which has exhibited excellence in products and customer service, contributed time, manpower and resources to community improvement projects, and made significant contributions toward a healthy economy through excellence in employee relations and training. Supporting information and/or letters from other individuals are welcome. Citizen of the Year…Each year the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for Citizen of the Year, selects a recipient and presents the honor at the Annual Awards Banquet. The 2020 award will be presented on January 30, 2021, to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Bay Area Community by contributing time, energy and resources to make a positive difference. Supporting information and/or letters from other individuals are welcome. Deadline for both January 9, 2021. Educator of the Year …The Chamber Education Committee recognizes “educators” at all levels of involvement, especially those who have contributed to the educational process through direct student involvement or partnership activities. An “educator” can be defined as any licensed educator, administrator, counselor, parent, support staff or anyone who may have contributed to “education” in any way. Nominations may come from any employee, student, parent, Chamber member or community member within the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce service area. The nomination form may be duplicated and there is not a limit to the number of educators you can nominate. Deadline December 11, 2020. Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 541-266-0868, FAX 541-267-6704.