Lee Chamber seeks nominations for annual banquet
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LEESBURG — The Lee County Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th annual Chamber Banquet on Nov. 3 at the Bindery at Oakland Library.
During the banquet, the chamber will recognize the man and woman of the year, the top partners in agriculture and education, the ambassador of the year, the small business of the year, nonprofit of the year and the lifetime achievement award winner. The chamber is seeking nominees in each category.
Any person or business nominated must live/serve in Lee County. Nominations should include accomplishments and contributions for the past five years, and nominees cannot be an elected official nor a board member of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce. Nominees cannot be deceased except for Lifetime Achievement Award nominees.
Deadline for nominations is Sept. 23. Nominations may be mailed to 106 Walnut Ave. N., Leesburg, Ga. 31763. Nominations may be faxed to (229) 759-9224.
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