Nominations are open for the Albany Area Chamber Business Awards, a prestigious annual event which celebrates businesses and organizations in the region that have demonstrated a unique vision, innovation and best business practices.

“The Albany Area Chamber Business Awards celebrates excellence and shines the spotlight on member organizations that are innovating, growing and finding new ways to make a difference,” said Barbara Rivera Holmes, president & CEO of the Albany Area Chamber, the region’s leading business organization. “Through the awards we tell the stories of success, innovation, talent and impact. This year we’re excited to amplify this storytelling by expending our award categories to include recognition of veteran-owned businesses.”

The 2023 Albany Area Chamber Business Awards recognize organizations in the following categories: small business of the year; nonprofit of the year; “Uniquely Albany” award; women-owned business; and veteran-owned business.

Organizations may self-nominate or be nominated by peers via this online form. Businesses may be nominated in multiple categories. Nominations close Friday, July 28, at 5 p.m. Eligible organizations will be notified of their nomination and encouraged to apply.