BELFAST — Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce announces this year's annual Chamber Awards nominees.

“We wish to congratulate all the respective nominees and thank our members and the public for their nomination recommendations and input,” said the Chamber, in a news release. 

The public can now vote for their favorite businesses, organizations and individuals they feel are worthy of being honored this year. Find the full detailed award and nominee descriptions on the ballot at www.belfastmaine.org, on the Chamber's Facebook page, and in their weekly newsletter. Pick up a paper ballot at the Chamber office at 14 Main St. in Belfast. Voting ends Thursday, October 19. Write-in votes are welcomed.
 
The annual Chamber Awards Gala will be held Friday, November 3, at 5 p.m., in the Bayview Room at the United Farmers Market of Maine. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com and at the Chamber office. The event will offer hors d'oeurvres and dinner catered by Delvino's, there will be a cash bar available, and a professional photographer on hand for headshots and guest photo requests.
 
Business Growth Award Nominees: Hey Sailor, The Homeport Inn & Tavern, Katwalk, OakNut Property Management, OPAL Build, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn, Seascape Motel & Cottages, SolarLogix, Stone Tree Farm & Cidery, Sweet Monkey Business (Award Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank)
 
Rising Star Award Nominees: Always Listening Hearing Aid Center, Anodyne Book Shop, Fon's Kitchen, Grump & Sunshine Bookshop, Leafsong Family Farm, Limina Renewal Center, The Parsonage Gallery (Award Sponsored by Stanley Chevrolet)
 
Waldo County Business Award Nominees: Bahner Farm, Frank's Home Watch, Hamilton Marine, ReVision Energy, Stone Tree Farm & Cidery, Unity Pond Pottery, Whale's Tooth Pub (Award Sponsored by First National Bank)
 
Health Care Partner Award Nominees: Ananda Yoga & Wellness, Belfast Farmers' Market, Belfast Flying Shoes, Belfast Parks & Recreation, Coastal Mountains Land Trust, DoryWoman Rowing, Kids Unplugged (Award Sponsored by Waldo County General Hospital / MaineHealth)
 
Hometown Heritage Award Nominees: Allen Insurance & Financial, Belfast Curling Club, Belfast Maskers, Mathews Brothers Company, Viking Lumber, Waldo Community Action Partners, Waterfall Arts (Award Sponsored by Camden National Bank)
 
Citizen of the Year Nominees: Colby Horne, Larry Theye, Megan Pinette, Robert 'Espo' Esposito, Russell Werkman, Syrena Gatewood, Vicki Keller (Award Sponsored by Mathews Brothers Company)
 
Chamber Appreciation Award is selected by the Chamber and Board of Directors (Award Sponsored by Front Street Shipyard)