The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced local business winners in a variety of categories during its eighth annual awards banquet last week.

The event was held on Dec. 5 at the Best Western Lakeway Inn and Conference Center.

Small Business of the Year: Bellingham Bells

Large Business of the Year: Ram Construction

Green Business of the Year: Sanitary Services Company

Nonprofit of the Year: Blue Skies for Children

Woman of the Year: Peggy Zoro

Man of the Year: Ken Hertz

In October, the chamber announced winners of two additional awards.

Blue Skies for Children won Nonprofit Business of the Year, and Sanitary Service Company won Green Business of the Year.