UMATILLA — The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce is preparing to celebrate the community’s “stars” that makes it a great place to live and work.

The chamber is seeking nominations for a pair of awards — distinguished citizen of the year and business of the year — via bit.ly/3MtNWGf. The submission deadline is April 21.

With a theme of “A Starry Night,” the distinguished citizen awards banquet is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Rae’s Dayz Diner & Cakery, 1226 Sixth St., Umatilla. In addition to the chamber honors, the Umatilla Police Officers Association and Umatilla School District will present awards.

Lite ‘em Up BBQ will cater a tri-tip dinner with cinnamon rolls from the Two Rivers Correctional Institution bakery.

Seating is limited to 80 people. Anyone planning to attend should purchase tickets in advance at $25 each.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3Msk1OF. For questions, contact Executive Director Josiah Barron at 541-922-4825 or info@umatillaorchamber.org.