The 2010 Deals of the Year - the black-tie awards gala sponsored by AnnArbor.com’s Business Review - will be held Nov. 5 at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

Awards will be given to local companies in nine categories: Seven business sectors, including technology and retail, in addition to the executive and company of the year.

Nominations are sought for the awards, which will cover the period from Oct. 1, 2009, to Sept. 30. Three nominees will be chosen for the seven sector awards, and all winners will be kept secret until the banquet.

To submit a nomination, go to http://dealsoftheyear.annarbor.com/nominations.html or e-mail Business News Director Paula Gardner at paulagardner@annoarbor.com. The deadline is Sept. 30.