The deadlines for both the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Award Nominations and Leadership Hays applications are Friday, Jan. 9.

The public is invited to submit nominations by visiting www.discoverhays.com for a downloadable form or contacting the chamber. Nominees must be a chamber member or a member of the Hays Area Young Professionals.

Five awardees will be honored by the chamber’s annual banquet on Thursday, Feb. 19, receiving recognition for their ongoing commitment to their professions and the community.

Also, the chamber is accepting Leadership Hays applications. Classes will begin on Thursday, Feb. 5. For applications or more information, contact the chamber at (785) 628-8201 or [email protected].