Finalists were announced Tuesday for the Durango Chamber of Commerce’s “Durango Rocks” annual awards ceremony on Jan. 21.

Three finalists were announced for each of seven categories that honor local businesses, nonprofit organizations, young professionals and volunteers.

“It’s kind of like the Academy Awards for Durango,” Chamber Manager Rita Simon said. “We get about 400 or 500 attending, so it’s our biggest event.”

This year’s event will be held at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Simon said a presentation will be made for each nominee with photos illustrating how they have contributed to the community.

Tickets are available for $30 at the Durango Chamber of Commerce offices in Santa Rita Park, at the Community Concert Hall Box Office located at The Welcome Center at 802 Maine Avenue, by visiting www.durangobusiness.org, calling 247-0312.

Admission includes the pre-awards reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and following the awards ceremony.

Below are the finalists for each of the following categories:

Citizen of the Year: Steve Parker, Steve Short and Karen Zink.

Business of the Year: Coca Cola of Durango, First National Bank of Durango and Keller Williams Southwest Realty.

Small Business of the Year: Chem Dry of the Southwest, ImageNet Consulting and The Payroll Department.

Nonprofit of the Year: La Plata Youth Services, Regional Housing Alliance/Homes Fund and Trails 2000.

Volunteer of the Year: Paul Beasley, Susan Jones and Renae Young for Bill Mashaw.

Spirit of Durango Award: Black Bear Carpet Cleaning, Four Leaves Winery and Honeyville.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Daudi Barnes (Advanced Mobile Propulsion Test), Paul Eckenrode (360 Durango) and Brett Rezek (Best Cleaning).