GOWANDA — The Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting area residents to submit nominations for the 2017 Spirit of Gowanda Awards.

Nominations are due Feb. 28 and can be for one of two award categories: business and service. The awards will be presented at the Spirit of Gowanda Awards Gala to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Historic Hollywood Theater.

Nomination criteria for the business award includes leadership in the business community, assistance in increasing or maintaining business in the Gowanda area, being a role model for others and having their efforts positively impact the Gowanda area.

The nomination criteria for the community service award includes leadership, dedication and voluntary efforts in community groups or as an individual that have resulted in the betterment of the Gowanda area.

The Spirit of Gowanda Chamber Committee reviews nominations received and selects the recipient in the business and service categories.

To submit a written nomination to the Gowanda Chamber include the nominee’s name and whether for business or service and a listing of their accomplishments, memberships and other information. Past recipients are not eligible and petitions are not considered.

Nomination forms are available at the following businesses: The Gowanda Press, Auto Wrench Connection, Gowanda Area Federal Credit Union, Gowanda Post Office, Grudzien Insurance Agency, I’ll Drink to That! Promotions, J & J Outfitters, Valley Pharmacy & Medical Supplies and the towns of Collins and Persia and the Village of Gowanda.

Nominations should be sent to: Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce, SOG Nominations, P. O. Box 45, Gowanda, NY 14070 or by email to gowandachamber@yahoo.com. Forms are also available by contacting the chamber.