Sequim chamber announces finalists for annual awards

SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected finalists for 2010 Community Service and Citizen of the Year and Community Service awards.

The chamber and its members and family of the honorees will recognize the finalists and announce the two Community Service Awards and the Citizen of the Year at its luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the SunLand Golf and Country Club.

Luncheon buffet cost will be $20. Coffee or tea only will be available for $3.

The finalists are:

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•Dick Hughes, nominated for his involvement in the Sequim Education Foundation, Rotary, Sequim Wolf Pack Youth Football, Sequim Middle School Interact Club, Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic and as a volunteer.

•Jim Pickett, nominated for his involvement in Rotary, United Way of Clallam County, support for local schools, Sequim Park Advisory Board, Olympic Peninsula Baywatchers, Friends of the Library and other volunteer efforts.

•Joe Borden, nominated for his involvement in the Irrigation Festival, the Chamber of Commerce board and various committees, the Patriotic Guard Riders, city of Sequim Centennial Committee and other volunteer efforts.

A committee of previous recipients selected the top three finalists from a pool of Sequim citizens nominated by members of the community.

Finalists are chosen based on their history of outstanding volunteer service to the Sequim community.

Reservations for lunch for the awards luncheon must be made by Feb. 18 by phoning 360-683-6197 or e-mailing lynn@sequimchamber.com.

All members of the community are invited to attend.

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