Nominations accepted until October 7 for Tahoe Chamber's Blue Ribbon Awards

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Chamber is seeking nominations for the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards, the popular awards program that honors South Shore businesses, organizations, and individuals for achievements, community contributions, and milestones.

The public is encouraged to nominate those who are deserving of recognition. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, October 7. NOMINATE HERE.

Each year, Tahoe Chamber solicits nominations in the six key categories that represent the breadth of business on the South Shore. Each nomination is carefully considered by the Blue Ribbon Awards Committee and after weighting each nomination against the award criteria; six award winners are chosen to receive one of the following honors:

Geotourism Award – Providing an authentic Tahoe experience
Tourism Award – Innovative program, promotion or product for our visitors
Experience Award – Business providing compelling and captivating experiences
Entrepreneur Award – An innovative individual who assumed the risk of starting a new business
Customer Service (Business) Award – An individual who consistently provides quality service
Customer Service (Public Agency) Award – Quality service in the not so usual places (DMV, City, County, TRPA, etc.)

The Blue Ribbon Awards position nominees and finalists as leaders in their industry and offers unparalleled opportunities to spotlight organizations before an audience of business and community leaders.

“Winning the Blue Ribbon Public Agency Service Award was a true high point of my 15 years at TRPA,” said Julie Regan, External Affairs Chief for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. “To be recognized by the community and my peers was such an honor and privilege. It meant the world to me and I’m grateful for the opportunity to showcase my commitment to public service and the improvements we’ve made at TRPA over the years.”

Nominees will be announced in mid-October and the winners will be announced on November 14 at the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The winners will receive signage to display at their businesses, an award, and continuous recognition throughout the year for their contributions to the South Shore community.