The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and Venture Bank seek nominees for the 2005 New Tacoma Awards. The awards aim to identify individuals, companies and organizations that are making downtown great. Award categories include:

-Ghillarducci Award
Recognizing successful new development, renovation or beautification

-Popham Award
Recognizing the individual that has done the most to build “community spirit”

-Union Station Award
Recognizing leading organizations, companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization

-Schoenfeld Award
Recognizing exemplary performance (and pizzazz!) as a retailer

Nomination forms are now available online at http://www.tacomachamber.org. Nominations must be received by March 31. Winners will be recognized at the quarterly City Center Luncheon April 15. Send nominations to Paul Ellis, c/o Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, P.O. Box 1933, Tacoma, WA 98401-1933.