Deadline is 4 p.m. today (February 15) to purchase a sponsorship for the Greater Minden Chamber Awards Gala. 

This year’s event is “SEAS the Opportunity!” It will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at Minden Civic Center.

Chamber Executive Director Stephanie Barnette said the event draws between 450 and 500 prominent business professionals every year.

“It is the annual dinner where the chamber honors Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, Community Partner, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and where we will unveil our new Chairman’s Circle,” Barnette said. “Help us honor those deserving in our business community.”

Business award nominations must be received by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Log onto https://greatermindenchamber.com/81st-annual-awards-gala-nominations/

Nominations are also open for Minden’s Man of the Year and Woman of the Year.

Sponsored by Minden Lions Club, Man of the Year nominations are accepted at https://tinyurl.com/yad48hna . Nominations should highlight service and dedication to the community. Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, February 22.

Young Women’s Service Club of Minden is accepting nominations for Woman of the Year. They will recognize a special woman who has made a substantial impact on the community. Log onto https://tinyurl.com/3z8pttvw . Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday February 22.