Nominations are sought for Hispanic awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the Utah Hispanic Business Awards, sponsored by Zions Bank in partnership with Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Ogden Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Utah County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Pete Suazo Business Center.

Winners will be honored at an event May 24 at the Grand America Hotel. Nominees will be considered in the following categories: Hispanic Small Business of the Year, for growth and expansion in sales or operations; Most Innovative Hispanic Small Business, for creativity in marketing and technology or product ingenuity; and Community Service Business Award, for contributions to the community.

Winners will each receive an advertisement package valued at $20,000 that includes radio, newspaper, marketing and consulting services. To be eligible for consideration, businesses must be Utah-based, with majority Hispanic ownership, 100 or fewer employees, and must be in good standing with legal obligations.

Anyone may submit a nomination, and businesses are welcome to self-nominate. Applications are available at any Zions Bank Su Banco branch, online at www.hispanicawards.zionsbank.com or by contacting Sylvia Haro at sylvia@zionsbank.com or 801-844-7925. The deadline for nominations is April 26.