Nominations for the annual WRTA Holiday Lights campaign are now being accepted. 

Organizations that "Light Up the Valley" all year long can be nominated until October 20 at 5 p.m. 

Qualifications include, non-profit organizations, public agencies and private companies that include charitable giving, volunteering, and other good works as part of their culture. 

Twelve area organizations chosen from the nominees will be honored at a special event on Wednesday, November 15th.

The honored organizations will be featured on WRTA TV and social media as well as signs on WRTA buses and the giant digital sign above Federal Station.

One organization, chosen by drawing at the event, will also receive a year-long social media campaign.

Award winners will be announced and contacted on October 27, and kickoff and award presentation will be Wednesday, November 15. 

Leaders of area non-profits who believe the work they have done has been exceptional and beneficial to the Valley can nominate their organizations by going to the the WRTA's website and clicking on the Holiday Lights link in the News section.