The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for awards and board members this year. The Chamber's annual dinner in March honors a Business Person of the Year, a Rising Star and Citizen of the Year. Most awards will be decided by the Litchfield Chamber Board, but nominations will be accepted for the Citizen of the Year Award. Chamber Executive Director Dawn Pezold says nominations will be accepted for anyone seen as an asset to the Litchfield community.

(Someone) that has been at the forefront of the town and gives back, gives all they can - There's several out there - we always have such good nominations. I find it very admirable how some are so civic minded and give of themselves continuously.

Pezold says they also will be accepting nominations for three-year terms on the Chamber Board of Directors.

It's ideal to have a board (where) you have the wisdom and the history and the knowledge that business members that have been around the community (have) - you can glean that from them - and then glean some fresh ideas and some good attitude and a renewed commitment from the younger, up-and-coming business people. We are open and would love to have a representation of all the dynamics.

Within the Board of Directors are committees including Party in the Park, Downtown, Membership, Christmas Events, Business Promotions and Education. Nominations for any of the awards or board positions must be turned in by January 31st. Find out more information by emailing info@litchfieldchamber.com or by calling (217) 324-2533.

Thomack 1/20/16