GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, is seeking nominations for its annual business awards and is looking for business nominees from Guilderland, Altamont, and Voorheesville.

The following chamber awards, as well as the town beautification awards, will be presented at the chamber’s annual dinner at the Appel Inn on Thursday, June 8:

— Best Place to Work Award honors a business with a content and active staff;

— Small Business Person of the Year Award for outstanding small businessperson or organization leader for her or his business innovations and accomplishments, managerial skills, leadership, energy, and enthusiasm. Nominees must be members of the Guilderland Chamber;

— The Chamber Champion Award recognizes and honors an individual who is considered to be an outstanding volunteer, professional contributor, and continued advocate for the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce for providing direction, offering guidance, and giving unselfishly of time and resources; and

— The Award of Merit recognizes a local individual or an organization whose work and civic activities have significantly contributed to the betterment of the business community in Guilderland. All nominees must have demonstrated, through professional and community activities, a commitment to continued enhancement of the Guilderland community.

Nominations must be returned by April 24 to the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce by postal mail at 2050 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY 12084; by fax at (518) 456-6690; or by email at .