The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2013 Recognition and Awards for presentation at the 91st annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Willow Bend Country Club.
The following will be presented:

Recognition categories
Golden Shovel: Recipient must be a current Chamber Member whose business has undergone an addition, expansion or new construction to provide continuous improvements to their facility and the services they provide.
Milestone Recognition: Recipient business must be a current Chamber Member who, during the year 2012, celebrated a monumental business anniversary of a five year increment.

Award categories
Crystal Image Award: Recipient business must be a current Chamber Member who has demonstrated leadership within the Van Wert community by its many faceted business contributions and service to the community.
Ray Miller Award: Recipient must be a Van Wert County resident that is affiliated with the Chamber or a chamber member business who has shown a strong commitment to the community and outstanding service to our community.