The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce is asking for nominations for the Westside Awards. But the deadline is almost here. You have until March 15 to submit your choices in a variety of categories.

Here's what the chamber is asking:

Please nominate the business, non-profit or community leader by March 15th in one of the categories below to be honored at 2015 Westside Awards on April 2nd.

Westside Business of the Year – This nominee has been in business at least 3 years and demonstrated business excellence and success.
Westside Emerging Business – This nominee has been in business for less than 3 years but is meeting the challenges of a growing business through leadership.
Westside Not-For-Profit of the Year – This nominee Not-for-Profit is making our community a better place to live while contributing to community benefit through their mission.
Westsider of the Year – This nominee is making a lasting impact on our community and the lives of or is an up-coming community role model.

How? When? Who?

Nominations are accepted on-line through the Westside Awards Nomination Form.
A separate form must be submitted for each category.
Please take a few minutes before March 15th to submit the form and help us recognize the most outstanding contributions.
You do not need to be a Chamber Member or business owner to nominate or be nominated.

Past Award Winners have included:

2014 Business of the Year - General Biodiesel
2014 Not for Profit - West Seattle Food Bank
2014 Emerging New Business - Second Gear Sports
2014 Westsider of the Year - Josh Sutton, West Seattle & Fauntleroy Y, Rotary Club of West Seattle and other various community organizations

2013 Business of the Year – Ventana Construction
2013 Not for Profit – Nature Consortium
2013 Emerging Business – Sozo Wines
2013 Westsider - Lauren England, WS Bee Garden

2012 Business of the Year – AmericanWest Bank
2012 Not for Profit – West Seattle Garden Tour
2012 Emerging Business – The Grove
2012 Westsider – Pete Spalding, WS Food Bank Board, various neighborhood and district councils and much more.

2011 Business of the Year- Salty’s
2011 Not for Profit – West Seattle Farmers Market
2011 Emerging Business – Mountain to Sound Outfitters
2011 Westsider – Rick Jump, White Center Food Bank

2010 Business of the Year – West Seattle Blog
2010 Westsider – Coach Colin Slingsby
2010 Community Hero – Nancy Woodland, WestSide Baby