Awards nominations due by Sept. 15

Nominations for the 2025 Man & Woman of The Year are being accepted through Sept. 15, in addition to nominations for Small Business Hero Excellence and New Business awards, the Lompoc Valley Chamber announced.

The nomination deadline is Monday, Sept. 15, and the awards banquet is slated for Friday, Oct. 3, at the Dewees Center in Lompoc.

To be eligible for man or woman of the year, nominees must be residents of the Lompoc Valley and have made noteworthy contributions or achievements improving the quality of life in the Lompoc Valley, according to the rules.

The Chamber will also hand out Small Business awards in the categories of Small Business Hero Excellence — identified as those who have sustained their small business a minimum of 10 years — and Ne

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