The City of Arcata is currently accepting nominations for "Business of the Year." The annual award recognizes local businesses and nonprofits for their positive values and contributions to the community.

The values deemed important by the city include innovation, resilience, collaboration, resourcefulness, diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental sustainability and community support.

Businesses that embody these ideals can be nominated by Arcata community members online.

Nominations can also be emailed to jdart@cityofarcata.org or dropped off in person at the Community Development Department office at Arcata City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30.

Sealed nominations can also be dropped off and addressed to the City Manager's office at the City Hall's water bill drop boxes located at the City Hall parking lot.

All nominations will be reviewed by the City of Arcata's Economic Development Committee and the City's councilmembers.

The winner will be presented with the award during the Arcata Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Annual Business Leadership Awards, set for Feb. 18.