Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 7th annual Blue Ribbon Awards.

The awards focus on businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the South Shore economy and community through their unique programs, exceptional customer service, entrepreneurship and otherwise.

The following categories are open for nominations:

Geotourism award: Providing an authentic Tahoe experience

Tourism award: Innovative program, promotion or product for visitors

Experience award: Business providing compelling and captivating experiences

Entrepreneur award: An innovative individual who assumed the risk of starting a new business

Customer service (business) award: An individual who consistently provides quality service

Customer service (public agency) award: Quality service in the not so usual places (DMV, city, county, TRPA, etc.)

Small green business (less than 100 employees) award: Business that is minimizing its impact on the environment

Large green business (more than 100 employees) award: Business that is minimizing its impact on the environment.

Nominate a business or individual by going online and click the Blue Ribbon Awards banner on the homepage. Individuals may nominate in only one category, multiple categories or all categories. The nomination period closes Oct. 10 at noon.

Winners will be announced at the 7th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Nov. 13 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.