(February 4, 2010) The California Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.

Nominees should have contributed significantly as an advocate for small business by being involved in such activities as taking leadership roles in or working on state or local ballot measures, testifying before the state Legislature, representing a local chamber of commerce before local government, and being actively involved on federal legislation.

Deadline: April 2

Award nominations are due to the CalChamber Local Chamber Department by April 2. The CalChamber will recognize award winners at its Business Summit on May 17 in Sacramento.

The nomination form and criteria are available at www.calchambervotes.com or may be requested from the Local Chamber Department at (916) 444-6670.