Cameron Chamber seeking banquet award nominations

The Cameron Chamber of Commerce is seeking community input on candidates for several of the annual awards presented at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

The citizens of Cameron are asked to submit your ideas on candidates for the following awards: Volunteer of the Year; Organization of the Year; and Citizen of the Year.

The criteria for each award is listed below:

Volunteer of the Year: This award is given to an individual who had demonstrated involvement and enthusiasm by giving time and service to a variety of events in support of the community.

Organization of the Year: This award is given to an organization that demonstrated involvement and enthusiasm by giving time and service to a variety of events in support of the community.

Citizen of the Year: This award is given to an individual who has made significant civic contributions to the development and quality of life of this community through his or her personal effort. Their actions, by their very nature, serve as a model to those presently involved in community affairs and inspire others to bring about a better business climate and quality of life Cameron.

Criteria for this award: 

- Must have his or her principal place of employment in Cameron.

- Must presently reside in the community, having lived here for a minimum of five years.

- Must have exercised leadership in a number and variety of organizations and community activities over multiple years.

- Must be of high moral character.

- Must have a record of stability.

Persons excluded from consideration: Current Chamber Board Member and Chamber staff.

Please submit your nomination in writing to the Chamber Director no later than Jan. 31. You may email it to chamber@cameron-tx.com or mail it to the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 432, Cameron, TX 76520.

The banquet is set for Feb. 18.