Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards. This awards program recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals for achievements, community contributions, and milestones.

The public may go online to nominate South Shore businesses, organizations or individuals that have made a positive and lasting impression on the community. The deadline to nominate is noon on Oct. 16.

The categories are:

• Geotourism Award – Sponsored by Bike the West — Providing an authentic Tahoe experience
• Tourism Award – Sponsored by Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority — Innovative program, promotion or product for visitors
• Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence Club — Business providing compelling and captivating experiences
• Entrepreneur Award – Sponsored by Getaway Reno/Tahoe — An innovative individual who assumed the risk of starting a new business
• Customer Service (Business) Award – Sponsored by Heavenly and Kirkwood — 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.)
• Economic and Community Improvement Award – Sponsored by South Tahoe Refuse.

Nominees will be announced later in October and the winners will be announced on Nov. 9 during the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.