The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce has begun the nomination process for its annual IMPACT Awards.

Chamber President-Elect Jake Hughes wants to remind businesses to consider individuals who have made significant contributions to Knoxville in the past year in the areas of business, agriculture, education, volunteerism, and pride in Knoxville for the awards. All Chamber member businesses should have received nominations by mail. The deadline to return nominations is January 20. After all forms have been received a Chamber committee will determine the winner of each award. Hughes says the awards ceremony will be in conjunction with the annual meeting in March.