The 2016 IMPACT Award nominees from the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce have been announced.

Nominees and award winners will be honored at the annual membership meeting and Red Carpet Awards Show at the Grand Theater on Thursday, March 10th. The Chamber of Commerce says a “social hour” will begin at 6:30 pm with the meeting and awards beginning at 7:30 pm.Tickets are on sale now for $20 at the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce office at 217 S. 2nd Street in Knoxville. Tickets will also be available the night of the event but attendees are encouraged to purchase ahead of time so they don’t have to wait in line.

Business Impact Award Nominees:
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
Dr. Michael Van Natta / Nearwood Winery
Mayor Brian Hatch
Dr. Travis Egesdal, DDS

Educator Impact Award Nominees:
Geoffrey Shultz
Ryan Klein

Agricultural Impact Award Nominees:
Dr. Michael Van Natta /Nearwood Winery

Volunteer Impact Award Nominees:
Paul Hermann
Dr. Michael Van Natta
Curt Schwanebeck
Dawn Allspach-Kline

Mathew C. Job Pride in Knoxville Nominees:
Curt Schwanebeck
Jim & Angie Uitermarkt
Dawn Allspach-Kline