The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has announced this year’s nominees for its “Spotlight! On Business Awards,” which are presented by the Chamber and Business Health Trust, and honor Chamber member businesses who have set the standard for exemplary business practices in seven categories: Small Business (1-25 employees); Medium Business (26-50 employees); Large Business (51+ employees); Non-Profit Organization; Minority-Owned Business; Veteran-Owned Business; and Business Supporter of the Military, sponsored by Harborstone Credit Union.

The 2013 “Spotlight! On Business Awards” nominees are AlphaGraphics Tacoma; AmericanWest Bank; Bethel School District; Burkhart Dental Supply; Canterwood Golf & Country Club; Eisenhower & Carlson, PLLC; GEICO Insurance; Hotel Murano; IgniteU365; McLendon Hardware, Inc.; Northwest Spay & Neuter Center; South Sound Magazine; Stewart & Son Computer Services, LLC; Summit Strength & Conditioning; Tacoma City Grocer IGA; Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation; Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity; The Swiss Restaurant & Pub; TWOKOI Japanese Cuisine; Veterans Advocacy Support & Training (VAST); and Venti Productions, LLC.

The recipients of the 2013 “Spotlight! On Business Awards” will be revealed at a luncheon ceremony on Fri., Sept. 27 at Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma. This year’s awards sponsor is TAPCO Credit Union, the Business Supporter of the Military Award is sponsored by Harborstone Credit Union and gift sponsor is Harry & David.

Visit tacomachamber.org to register for the event.