By SHANNON NESSERALLA, Senior Reporter
The Alva Chamber of Commerce’s annual Citizens Choice Awards Gala will honor several Alva community members and businesses, Chamber officials said.
The banquet begins Thursday at 6 p.m. at 4 Generations Organic, 2878 College Blvd.
Award categories include: Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year, Small and Large Business of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
“Area businesses and civil leaders will gather at 4 Generations Organic for a networking and social hour with appetizers and drinks,” said Alva Chamber of Commerce Director Jodie Bradford. “The evening’s program includes highlights from throughout the year as well as recognition of the incoming board of directors.”
Other awards will be given as well, and some people with Northwestern ties have been nominated.
Northwestern President Dr. Janet Cunningham has been nominated for the Educator of the Year award, and Northwestern Fine Arts professor Kimberly Weast has been nominated for the Arts, Music & Theatre Award.
Tickets to the event will be sold at the door for $25 each.