Friday is the deadline for nominations for annual Hays Area Chamber of Commerce awards, which will be presented at the organization’s Feb. 6 annual banquet.

The awards include:

• Hall of Fame. Sponsored by Golden Belt Bank, this award honors an individual for long-term community service.

• The Most Valuable Citizen Award recognizes the community involvement of someone who has “given themselves for the betterment of our community and it’s people over the past year.”

• The Business Woman of the Year Award, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, honors someone who has a history of business accomplishments, has participated in chamber activity and has helped others reach their leadership potential.

• The Rising Star Award, sponsored by Eagle Communications, honors someone between the ages of 21 and 40 who has demonstrated excellent leadership in business or the community and is active in community service and chamber activities.

• The Business Achievement Award, sponsored by James Motor Co., honors a small business that has demonstrated entrepreneurial success in the Hays area.

For more information on the awards or nominating process, contact the chamber at [email protected] or (785) 628-8201.