Staff report

The Athena Award is given to the outstanding business person each year at the Chamber’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

The dinner will be held at Nansemond Suffolk Academy on Thursday, Feb. 24.

A reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Summer Timberlake at 664-2562.

&uot;We know you have individuals in your firm or organization or know someone that meets the qualifications and deserves consideration for this award,&uot; Timberlake said. &uot;Please be reminded that women or men who have been nominated in the past and not selected are eligible to be nominated.&uot;

Nomination forms my be obtained from the Virginia Graphic Design office located at 724 North Main Street or by calling 664-2562.

If you have any questions concerning the Athena Award, contact Jinks Babey, chair of the Athena Committee, at 934-1521.